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April 5th, 2026

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Trump vows to strike Iran’s power plants and bridges if Hormuz isn’t open by Tuesday as Kuwait says attack put water desalination plant offline

Trump has threatened to target Iranian power plants and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed past Tuesday, escalating pressure on Tehran as regional tensions spike. The warning comes as Kuwait reports that a recent attack knocked its water desalination plant offline, underscoring the real-world toll of the conflict on civilian infrastructure. Trump has a history of extending such deadlines when diplomats signal progress, leaving markets and allies uncertain whether this ultimatum will hold.

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