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2026-04-07 15:34:56
[Pentagon Reportedly Considering Strike Iranian Dual-Use Energy Facilities as "Deadline" Approaches] With US President Trump's so-called "ultimatum" to Iran nearing its expiration, the Pentagon was reported on June 6th to have added Iran's dual-use energy facilities to its strike target list. According to a report on the Politico website on June 6th, Iran maintains firm control over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital energy transport route, and its public statements indicate a continued refusal to yield to US demands, further frustrating the White House. As the conflict drags on, the US has fewer and fewer strategic targets in Iran to strike, and the US government is weighing whether and how to expand the scope of its strikes, including infrastructure vital to Iranian livelihoods. The report states that if Trump sends ground troops into Iran, it could further prolong the already unpopular conflict in the US. If Trump chooses to attack Iranian civilian infrastructure, it would clearly violate international law and could face war crimes charges. To avoid this outcome, the US intends to follow Israel's example and target Iran's dual-use facilities. (Xinhua)
