Trump's 48 hour ultimatum is risking a wider war in the Middle East
Tensions in the Middle East are rapidly escalating as US President Donald Trump issues a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran over the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. With nearly 20 per cent of the world's oil supply at stake, the crisis has already sent global energy markets into turmoil.
Iran has warned of strong retaliation if its infrastructure is targeted, while missile exchanges with Israel continue to intensify. Strikes on Tehran and attacks in southern Israel signal a dangerous expansion of the conflict.
As regional powers like Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates intercept drones and missiles, fears are growing of a full-scale regional war with global consequences. Could this crisis spiral into a wider conflict? And what does it mean for oil prices and global stability?
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