TEHRAN: (HRNW) The ongoing conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel has entered a perilous new phase, with Tehran issuing a final warning that it will completely block the Strait of Hormuz if its power plants or energy infrastructure are targeted. Iranian officials stated that any potential American or Israeli strike would trigger a total blockade of the strategic maritime chokepoint and retaliatory strikes against regional energy and water installations, a move that would have catastrophic consequences for the global economy.
In a related escalation, the Israeli military claimed to have destroyed the Qasmiyeh Bridge in southern Lebanon, an act Lebanese President Joseph Aoun described as a clear precursor to a potential ground invasion. Reports indicate that the U.S. and Israel have initiated a series of airstrikes against Iranian positions, while the Israeli defense system claimed to have intercepted several Iranian missiles mid-air. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed Israel’s resolve, stating the military is committed to delivering a “decisive blow” to Tehran.
Meanwhile, the humanitarian toll is rising, with over 180 people reported injured in the southern Israeli cities of Arad and Dimona following Iranian retaliatory strikes. Emergency protocols have been activated across the region as international observers warn that the Middle East is rapidly sliding toward a wider regional war that could destabilize global security and energy markets for years to come.
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