Trump escalates Iran tensions with infrastructure threats over Strait of Hormuz. The US President demanded Tehran reopen the critical waterway by Tuesday or face strikes on power plants and bridges. This geopolitical crisis has already roiled global markets, spiking crude oil prices and shaking investor confidence. The Strait of Hormuz handles roughly one-third of global maritime trade, making any prolonged closure a serious economic threat. Iran has rejected the ultimatum and threatened to restrict the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, another vital shipping route. Both nations have targeted civilian infrastructure including oil fields and desalination plants. The escalating conflict has killed thousands and driven fuel prices higher in just over five weeks, creating significant headwinds for global economic growth and market stability.
