What we know on day 23 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

Both the United States and Israel have threatened to step up their aerial onslaughts against Iran, while an Iranian missile hit a city in southern Israel, injuring dozens.

More countries have signaled a willingness to help safeguard maritime traffic in the critical Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively blocked for weeks.

Here are the latest developments:

What are the main headlines?

Strike threat: US President Donald Trump threatened to “hit and obliterate” Iran’s power plants if Tehran doesn’t open the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for the world’s energy resources, within 48 hours. The threat marks an escalation in…

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