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US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to target Iran's energy infrastructure, including the country's desalination plants.
Such a move, and Iran's possible targeting of the plants of its Gulf Arab neighbours, could have devastating impacts across the water-starved Middle East.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said if a deal to end the war isn't reached "shortly" and the Strait of Hormuz, where much oil passes via tankers, is not immediately reopened, "we will conclude our lovely stay' in Iran by blowing up and completely obliterating all of their Electric Generating Plants, Oil Wells and Kharg Island (and possibly all desalinization plants!), which we have purposefully not yet touched.'"
The biggest danger, analysts warn, may not be what Trump could do to Iran, but how Tehran could retaliate. Iran relies on desalination for a small share of its water supply while Gulf Arab states depend on it for the vast majority.
Hundreds of desalination plants sit along the Persian Gulf

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US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened widespread destruction of Iran's energy resources and other vital infrastructure, including desalination plants, if a deal to end the war with Tehran is not reached "shortly."
Trump said the US is negotiating with Iran's parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, in an interview with the New York Post published Monday.
The former Revolutionary Guard commander was previously floated as Washington's negotiating partner, but has denied Iran is talking to the US and said Pakistan-facilitated discussions were merely a cover for American troop deployments.
Meanwhile, Israel has invaded southern Lebanon to push out Iran-backed Hezbollah militants, who have fired rockets and drones across the border, in a campaign that Israeli officials suggest could become a prolonged occupation.
Three UN peacekeepers were killed in southern Lebanon in less than 24 hours, but it's unclear who was responsible.
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His remarks come against a backdrop of heightened global concern over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for nearly one-fifth of world oil flows

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In a social media post, Trump said the United States would "conclude its 'lovely' stay" by blowing up Iran's civilian and energy infrastructure

The move follows the RBI's March 27 directive, issued after market hours, capping the open positions that banks can hold in the onshore currency market at $100 million at the end of each trading day

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Israel struck Iran's nuclear facilities hours after threatening to "escalate and expand" its campaign against Tehran on Friday.
Iran vowed to retaliate and struck a base in Saudi Arabia, wounding US service members and damaging planes.
A month into the war, however, there appeared to be a breakthrough as Tehran agreed to allow humanitarian aid and agricultural shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, accepting a request from the UN.
Ali Bahreini, the Iranian ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva, said Iran agreed to "facilitate and expedite" such movement, even as it endures strikes on its nuclear facilities.
The vital waterway usually handles a fifth of the world's oil shipments and nearly a third of the world's fertilizer trade.
While markets and governments have largely focused on blocked supplies of oil and natural gas, the restriction of fertilizer ingredients and trade threatens farming and food security around the world.
"This measure reflects Iran's continued commitme

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According to a report, billionaire businessman Elon Musk also joined the phone call between Modi and Trump when the two leaders discussed the situation in West Asia

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An Iranian envoy says Tehran will "facilitate and expedite" humanitarian aid through the Strait of Hormuz.
Ali Bahreini, the Iranian ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva, said Friday that Tehran has accepted a request from the world body to allow the safe passage of humanitarian aid and agriculture shipments through the critical waterway.
"This measure reflects Iran's continued commitment to supporting humanitarian efforts and ensuring that essential aid reaches those in need without delay," Bahreini said in a post on X.
The statement comes hours after the UN announced a task force to address the ripple effects the Iran war has had on the passage of aid.

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The government has stepped up measures to secure fuel and gas supplies amid the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, while urging citizens to avoid panic buying as sporadic rushes were reported at fuel stations.
In a statement, giving an update on developments following the war in West Asia, the oil ministry said refineries are operating at high capacity with adequate crude inventories, and stocks of petrol and diesel remain sufficient nationwide. Retail outlets are functioning normally, even as rumours triggered temporary spikes in demand in some states.
"There were certain rumours, which led to panic buying at some retail outlets in a few states, resulting in unusually high sales and heavy crowding at retail outlets. However, it is informed that there are adequate stocks of petrol and diesel available at all petrol pumps in the country," it said.
To boost domestic availability, the government has cut excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre and imposed export levies of Rs .

Strait of Hormuz, crude oil (Photo: PTI)

Former Raymond chairman Vijaypat Singhania died here on Saturday evening, his family said.
He was 87.
His son Gautam Singhania, the group's current chairman and managing director, announced the death on the microblogging platform 'X'.
Singhania passed away "peacefully" in Mumbai, and the last rites will be performed on Sunday, a Raymond Group spokesperson said.
Vijaypat Singhania, a recipient of the Padma Bhushan, was also a keen aviator and held a world record for the highest altitude gained in a hot air balloon.
He led Raymond as chairman for two decades till 2000. After handing over the reins of the company to Gautam, Vijaypat also transferred his entire 37 per cent stake in the company to his son.
Vijaypat Singhania and his son were embroiled in legal disputes some years ago, but later they settled the issues.

Vijaypat Singhania embarks on his last journey carried by Madhupati Singhania and Gautam Hari Singhania | Photo: Company Sources

Tharoor stressed the importance of cooperation between the Centre and states, emphasising mutual respect and federal collaboration in addressing challenges

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A month into the US-Israel–Iran conflict, the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most critical oil artery, is no longer fully open. Traffic has collapsed, Iran is dictating passage

A heated debate broke out in the Lok Sabha as Opposition MPs clashed with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman over the sharp decline of the Indian rupee against the US dollar.

India’s $300 million microdrama market is expected to reach $4.5 billion by 2030, according to Lumikai’s State of India Interactive Media Report 2025.

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