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Iran military says to completely close Hormuz if US targets power plants

Iran military says to completely close Hormuz if US targets power plants

Tehran warns it will close Hormuz and target regional infrastructure if US follows through on threats

Asia
Sri Lanka refused ground access to US warplanes

Sri Lanka refused ground access to US warplanes

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the request was turned down to maintain Sri Lanka's neutrality and ensure its territory was not used for any military purpose

Europe
EU urges moratorium on strikes on Mideast energy, water facilities

EU urges moratorium on strikes on Mideast energy, water facilities

EU leaders condemn 'any acts that threaten navigation or prevent vessels from entering and exiting the Strait of Hormuz'

Middle East
Trump gives Iran 48 hours to reopen Strait of Hormuz or face US strikes on energy infrastructure

Trump gives Iran 48 hours to reopen Strait of Hormuz or face US strikes on energy infrastructure

Rising tensions over Hormuz push oil prices higher as Trump issues stark warning to Iran over shipping access

North America
US says 'took out' Iran base threatening Hormuz oil route as IRGC 'targets Israeli F-16 jet’

US says 'took out' Iran base threatening Hormuz oil route as IRGC 'targets Israeli F-16 jet’

An F-16 fighter jet belonging to Israel was struck at 3:45 am in central Iran, the Guards said on their Sepah News website