Trump issues expletive-laden threat to Iran over Hormuz Strait blockage

US President Donald Trump threatened to destroy Iran's power plants and bridges if the country did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday. This threat followed the successful rescue of a crew member from a US fighter jet shot down over Iran. In response, Iran dismissed Trump's ultimatum as a "helpless, nervous, unbalanced and stupid action." The closure of the strait has led to skyrocketing oil prices and fears of global inflation.