From Donald Trump – first elation over the successful rescue of a US airman from deep inside Iranian territory, then escalation – threatening to destroy Iran’s power plants and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz doesn’t reopen by Tuesday evening.

Politics

The moves by European leaders to stymie the United States in its conflict with the Islamist Iranian regime, apparently motivated by fear of potential blowback from Tehran and its proxies, appear set to incur a far greater strategic setback as Republicans call for a complete re-assessment of the NATO alliance.

In a post on social media, the US president says in Iran “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one” if the key shipping lane is not reopened.

US president tells Iran: ‘Open the Fuckin’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell’

US | Barney Davis

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