Trump threatens to destroy Iran's power plants unless Strait of Hormuz opens within 48 hours.

President Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to destroy its power plants, before pausing the threat to claim productive talks were underway. Despite the announcement, U.S. military forces remain deployed, attacks on Israel continue, and conflicting reports exist regarding Iran's concessions, leaving the situation unstable.