Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:51pm on 12 Apr 2026,Sunday International
Iran has warned it will respond “in kind” to any US attack after President Donald Trump threatened to target Iranian power plants and critical infrastructure. The threat came as part of escalating pressure to force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil route. Iranian officials condemned the remarks as aggressive and warned that any strike on civilian or energy facilities would trigger equally strong retaliation, potentially targeting US-linked infrastructure in the region. The exchange has heightened fears of a wider Middle East conflict, with global concerns growing over energy security and potential military escalation. (PC: X)
