US Threatens Iran with Power Plant, Bridge Strikes; Resumes Naval Blockade

President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran, threatening "very powerful" attacks that would include targeting the nation's power plants and bridges. This escalation comes roughly two and a half months after the U.S. destroyed the 'B1' bridge in Tehran.

The threat to strike critical infrastructure like power plants, which are vital for Iran's struggling economy and power supply, signals a significant increase in pressure. The U.S. military's Central Command, responsible for the Middle East, also reinstated a naval blockade around Iranian ports and conducted large-scale airstrikes aimed at weakening Iran's naval capabilities.

These aggressive moves by the U.S. evoke comparisons to the intense, concentrated bombing campaigns seen earlier in the conflict, according to The New York Times. In response, Iran has reportedly targeted U.S. military bases in Bahrain and Kuwait with missiles.

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You will be attacked tonight and this week. Next week, power plants and bridges will also be attacked.