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The Countdown to Trump's 'Power Plant Day': A Global Economy on the Edge

By prasanna jodidar
The Countdown to Trump's 'Power Plant Day': A Global Economy on the Edge

Ultimatums and Irony: Trump’s Tuesday Deadline vs. Iran’s 'Living Hell'

The much-awaited 6th of April has finally come, the Trump administration’s deadline to Iran. Despite Iran has not given any official statement, Vahidi, earlier had announced to blow up 6 Importantly connecting bridges of Gulf. Trump as usually has lost his tongue and posted in Truth Social urging(!) Iran to open up Strait of Hormuz.

In a series of escalating posts on Truth Social on Sunday, Trump issued a volatile, expletive-laden ultimatum to Tehran. He warned that if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened to global shipping, the U.S. will launch a massive strike on Iran’s civilian infrastructure. A.T.U.N. (All Things UBER Nice) Girls Fit & Flare Casual Dress

Trump’s Power Plant Day refers to a threat to dismantle Iran’s electrical grid and transportation network and bridges. Human rights organizations, including Amnesty International, have warned that such strikes on civilian infrastructure could amount to war crimes under international law.

Iran has effectively restricted movement through the Strait of Hormuz since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war on February 28, 2024. This has caused global oil prices to surge past $115 per barrel, threatening a massive spike in U.S. inflation. Battle for the Ballot: SC Orders NIA Probe into Attack on Judicial Officers as Mamata Accuses ECI of Dismantling Bengal's Voter List

Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, responded on social media, warning that Trump’s "reckless moves" would drag the United States into a "living hell" and that the entire region would burn if the U.S. continues to follow the current military path. Relief for the Common Man: Pakistan Cuts Petroleum Levy to Counter Record Hikes as Global Crude Hits $150 Per Barrel."

Looks like this week will witness more chaos than the turn of events of the last 35 days.