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Trump threatens strikes on energy targets, power plants and bridges in Iran

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<p>US President Donald Trump on Tuesday reimposed a naval blockade of all Iranian ports and, in an interview with Fox News, threatened to hit power plants and bridges next week unless Tehran resumes negotiations, in the latest escalation of the conflict.</p>

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday reimposed a naval blockade of all Iranian ports and, in an interview with Fox News, threatened to hit power plants and bridges next week unless Tehran resumes negotiations, in the latest escalation of the conflict.

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Trump threatens strikes on energy targets, power plants and bridges in Iran

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Published July 15, 2026 10:34 AM PHT

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