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Energy & Climate March 22, 2026 245 stories in this edition

Will Trump's 48-hour ultimatum to Iram leave him red-faced again?

Times of India World / India / 1m ago / TOI World Desk
Will Trump's 48-hour ultimatum to Iram leave him red-faced again?

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As a 48-hour deadline looms, Iran has retaliated against President Trump's threat to "obliterate" its power plants. Tehran warns that energy facilities in countries hosting US bases are now "lawful targets." The escalating conflict, now in its fourth week, has already seen cross-border attacks and rising casualties, with oil prices surging.

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As a 48-hour deadline looms, Iran has retaliated against President Trump's threat to "obliterate" its power plants. Tehran warns that energy facilities in countries hosting US bases are now "lawful targets." The escalati...

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