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Iran War Live Updates: Trump Threatens Retaliation Against Civilian Targets if Iran Strikes in Strait

Source: The New York Times Published Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:15:10 +0000
Iran War Live Updates: Trump Threatens Retaliation Against Civilian Targets if Iran Strikes in Strait

Why This Matters

Key context: President Trump said the United States would target a bridge or power plant, including in or near the Iranian capital, if Iran fired on the Strait of Hormuz. Secretary of State Marco Rubio earlier suggested that Tehran was “not serious” about diplomacy. This development from The New York Times highlights ongoing changes in the sector.

President Trump said the United States would target a bridge or power plant, including in or near the Iranian capital, if Iran fired on the Strait of Hormuz. Secretary of State Marco Rubio earlier suggested that Tehran was “not serious” about diplomacy.

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