Tensions are now rising in the Middle East as the war over military dominance is spilling into global energy trades.
The US President Trump has openly threatened to “obliterate” Iranian power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not opened by March 24. The crucial oil route has been closed since the first attack on Iran on February 28, with only limited ships being allowed to pass through it.
However, Iran has issued its own warning in response to the 48-hour ultimatum. Tehran says it will target US and Israel-linked energy, IT, and desalination infrastructure if its own power facilities are attacked.
Iran’s military command said any strike on its energy infrastructure would be met with “zero restraint,” as it expands the conflict beyond military targets.
Desalination plants, which supply most drinking water in Gulf nations like Kuwait and Oman, are now potential targets as the war enters its fourth week. A threat to these sites could trigger a deep humanitarian crisis across the area.
This comes after Trump had already announced that the US would be “winding down” operations in Iran as their objectives to destabilise the military were almost complete.
Now, the critics have pointed out that the American president is openly announcing a war crime as he threatens attacks on critical civil systems. Despite being advised to de-escalate, the Trump administration has shown no signs of leaving the Middle East so far.
