Trump Threatens to 'Obliterate' Iranian Path as Missile Strikes Hit Near Israeli Nuclear Site

Tensions between the United States and Iran escalated sharply on Sunday as President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum via Truth Social. The President threatened to "obliterate" Iranian power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not fully reopened to international shipping. This warning follows a series of Iranian missile strikes on southern Israeli communities near the Dimona nuclear research facility, which resulted in at least one death and over 160 injuries. In a further expansion of the conflict, a UK-flagged bulk carrier was attacked near the UAE coastline, marking a shift in Iranian targets toward international commercial vessels. The G7 has since called for an unconditional halt to Iranian military actions. Despite the escalating rhetoric, the Pentagon continues to frame the deployment of 5,000 Marines and additional warships as a measure of "amphibious readiness" rather than a signal of an imminent ground invasion. Diplomatic relations have reached a near-total collapse, with Iran’s Foreign Minister declaring that "negotiations are over" and vowing to resist U.S. demands until the "last breath." While U.S. and Israeli officials claim to be successfully dismantling Iran's military infrastructure and proxy networks, the uncertainty in the region has caused a sharp spike in U.S. fuel prices. Tehran has countered the U.S. ultimatum by threatening to target American and Israeli energy infrastructure.