Trump threatens attacks on Iranian power plants if Tehran fails to open the Strait of Hormuz

CAIRO (AP) — Iran responded Sunday with threats of its own, a day after President Donald Trump warned the United States will “obliterate” Iran’s power plants if Tehran fails to fully open the Strait of Hormuz in 48 hours and Iranian missiles struck two cities near Israel’s main nuclear research center, injuring dozens and shattering apartment buildings.

The developments signaled the war in the Middle East, now in its fourth week, was moving in a dangerous new direction.

Sirens blared...