Donald Trump threatens Iran. He demands the opening of an important sea strait. This is the Strait of Hormus. Ships cannot travel safely there now. Iran has blocked the way for 3 weeks. Trump gives Iran 48 hours time.
If the way stays closed, the USA attacks. Trump wants to destroy the power plants in Iran. He wrote: We start with the biggest power plant. Iran now warns the USA against this step. It threatens with counter attacks on US sites in the region.
There were heavy rocket attacks in Israel. More than 100 people got hurt. The cities Arad and Dimona are especially affected. A rocket hit near an atomic reactor there. The air defense could not stop all rockets.
The war has effects for tourists. Flight tickets become more and more expensive. Experts say: Prices rise up to 9 percent. This is due to the high costs for fuel. Many airlines avoid the airspace over the conflict area. Travel to Dubai or Abu Dhabi is difficult.
