Trump threatens to strike Iranian civilian infrastructure, reverses Hormuz toll plan

Donald Trump has threatened to expand US strikes on Iran to include civilian infrastructure while scrapping a planned 20% fee on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

• Trump announced he would cancel the proposed 20% security fee on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, citing "highly productive conversations with Middle East leadership."
• Trump threatened to target Iranian civilian infrastructure, including power plants and bridges, if Tehran does not agree to a deal.
• Senate Democrats blocked advancement of the National Defense Authorization Act, with Chuck Schumer stating his party could not support the bill while fighting continues.
• Top House Democrats said they would oppose a bid to cut US military aid to Israel.