Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:31am on 22 Mar 2026,Sunday International
US President Donald Trump has given Iran a 48-hour deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He warned the US would “hit and obliterate” Iran’s power plants if the route is not opened. Trump said the strait must be opened “without threat” within the set time. The waterway carries about 20% of global oil and LNG shipments. Iran responded by warning it would target US-linked energy sites across the Gulf if attacked. Tensions have risen after Iran blocked the route and targeted ships. This has pushed global oil prices higher in recent weeks. (PC: NDTV)
