Trump Issues Ultimatum: Kharg Island and Key Iranian Energy Infrastructure to be Target
In a major address, President Trump warned that the U.S. military will target Iran’s primary oil hub, Kharg Island, along with its electrical and water networks. This ultimatum demands that Iran agree to a peace deal immediately or face the total destruction of its critical energy infrastructure.
Conflict Spills Over: Iranian Strikes Hit Kuwaiti Infrastructure and Dubai Shipping
Iran-backed forces hit critical targets in Kuwait, disabling water and power plants, and a drone strike hit a Kuwaiti oil tanker near Dubai. In a coordinated escalation, debris from an intercepted Iranian missile caused a fire at a Haifa, Israel oil refinery.
Mediation Efforts Commence in Islamabad Amid Ongoing Conflict
Delegates from multiple nations have gathered in Islamabad, Pakistan, for high-stakes peace talks aimed at ending the month-long war. Despite this, Gulf allies, led by Saudi Arabia and the UAE, have urged the U.S. to continue military operations until a “decisive victory” is achieved.