President Trump gave Iran an 8:00 p.m. ET Tuesday deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning of escalation.
He threatened to target Iran's power plants and bridges if the shipping lane remains closed.
The U.S. rescued a second crew member, destroying two MC‑130J aircraft, while U.S.–Israeli strikes hit 272 Iranian targets, killing nine civilians.
Iranian drones struck Kuwait Petroleum Corp headquarters and other energy sites, raising concerns over global oil supply.