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The initial Bahrain proposal would have authorised countries to use "all necessary means" -- UN wording that would include military action -- to ensure transit through the Strait of Hormuz and deter attempts to close it.

The development follows a stark warning by Donald Trump, who threatened to launch attacks on Iranian power plants if Tehran did not reopen the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours.

According to local media, explosions have been reported on Iran's strategically important Kharg island. Reports say that it has been targetted with Israeli strikes. The report comes as Donald Trump's Tuesday deadline nears.

Under the partial lockdown, the markets and malls will be shut at 8, restaurants at 10, and wedding halls at 10. Private home weddings are banned after 10, while schools have already been closed for a month, and only pharmacies stay open.

On the prospect of the US sending troops on the ground, Rep. Mike Turner, a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, said there is no necessity.

Ahead of Donald Trump's Tuesday deadline, Iran has urged its youth to form human shield around its crucial power plants. Donald Trump is firm on his warning and threats to bomb Iran's energy infrastructure if it did not open Strait of Hormuz.

Trump's remarks came as part of his warning to Iran over reopening the strategic Strait of Hormuz, for which he has set a deadline of Tuesday, 8:00 PM (Eastern Time).

Donald Trump has issued a strong warning to Iran, saying the US could take out the entire country overnight if Tehran fails to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He also celebrated the 'historic' rescue of a second crew member from the downed F-15 fighter jet in Iran.

'A Whole Civilisation Will Die Tonight': Trump renewed his threat to Iran as the deadline to open the Strait of Hormuz.

US president Donald Trump on Tuesday gave a stark warning to Iran as his ultimatum to open the Strait of Hormuz, saying \"whole civilisation will die t.