Trump is escalating pressure on Iran and using oil prices as leverage
If no ceasefire happens, the U.S. and Israel could target Iran’s energy infrastructure, including oil wells, power plants, and Kharg Island.
That’s the core of Iran’s economy.
At the same time, Trump is setting a deadline linked to the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil is already around $115.
Higher oil prices put pressure on countries that depend on Gulf energy, not just Iran.
This is being framed as a maximum-pressure move designed to force a response.
Source: al jazeera
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Factcheck:
US & Israel have attacked Iranian civilian facilities, including power and water infrastructure
Al Jazeera reports that since the war began on February 28, 2026, the US and Israel have carried out thousands of strikes on Iran, hitting not only military targets but also:
Power plants
Water desalination facilities
Schools, hospitals, and residential buildings
These attacks are explicitly confirmed as part of the US‑Israel campaign.
NBC News and CNBC confirm that President Trump publicly threatened to:
“Completely obliterate Iran’s electric generating plants”
Destroy water infrastructure
if Iran did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
These threats were made during active hostilities and accompanied by ongoing strikes.