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Iran Threatens To Shut Strait Of Hormuz As Trump'S Ultimatum Looms
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Iran has vowed to completely close the Strait of Hormuz and strike power plants if President Trump delivers on his threat to "obliterate" Iranian facilities, while Israel warns that fighting against Hezbollah could last for weeks ahead of a potential US ultimatum deadline set by Donald Trump earlier this month in March 20.
Key Points
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1President Trump has issued an ultimatum to Iran demanding they open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours or face US strikes on Iranian power plants.
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2Iran responded by threatening a 'zero restraint' policy, promising to completely close the strategic strait and target energy infrastructure if threatened actions are carried out.
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3Israel has warned its citizens that more weeks of fighting against both Iran and Hezbollah remain as violence continues in the Middle East region.
Developments
[Mar 23, not specified time]
(No specific date provided for Trump's ultimatum delivery or Israel warning)
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