Washington/Tehran, March 30 -- US President Donald Trump Monday warned that Washington could "blow up and completely obliterate" Iran's electric plants and oil wells if Tehran fails to agree to a deal to end the conflict and reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
The warning signals a potential escalation in the Middle East, as Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen could target a key global trade artery, putting another crucial shipping route on edge Bab al-Mandeb Strait, apart from the continued disruptions at Strait of Hormuz for the last four weeks.
Connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean, the Bab al-Mandeb Strait is a vital chokepoint for global trade, especially for oil and natural gas shipments.
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