Israel readies strikes on Iranian energy sites within a week, pending U.S. approval, per senior defense official.
President Donald Trump warned Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours or face major escalation, citing severe consequences.
Iran’s blockade of the Strait, handling 20% of global oil trade, has pushed crude to multi‑year highs, stoking U.S. inflation fears.
Recent incidents include a Bushehr plant projectile killing one, Iran downing two U.S. warplanes, and a drone strike on an Israel‑linked vessel.