Tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated further. US President Donald Trump threatened to destroy Iranian bridges and power plants within hours if Tehran does not concede on the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic point for global trade.
This statement comes after several military incidents, including the downing of a US fighter jet during an operation in Iranian territory, followed by a rescue mission for a pilot that was praised by Washington.
The US president has issued an ultimatum for the reopening of the strait, whose closure is severely disrupting global energy flows. Approximately 20% of the world's oil transits through this waterway, which is now largely paralyzed by the conflict.
Faced with this escalation, the international community is concerned about a regional conflagration. Several countries, including Egypt, Turkey, and Pakistan, have proposed a ceasefire and are calling for an urgent resumption of negotiations.
For its part, Iran warned that it would respond with "devastating" reprisals in the event of further strikes. The conflict, which has lasted for several weeks, continues to weigh on the stability of the Middle East and on global energy markets.
