President Trump issues a fresh ultimatum to Iran, threatening strikes on infrastructure unless all vessels can transit the Strait of Hormuz freely.

President Donald Trump delayed his threat to obliterate Iran’s energy plants over its effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran and the United States appeared at an impasse Thursday, hardening their positions over ceasefire talks and setting the stage for another potential escalation in the Middle East war as thousands more U.S. troops neared the region. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump extended his deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz to April…