Tensions in the Middle East are escalating as US President Donald Trump approaches his self-imposed deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, set for 8 PM GMT on Tuesday. Reports indicate fresh explosions in Tehran and the nearby city of Karaj, coinciding with the Israeli military's announcement of a completed wave of air strikes targeting Iranian infrastructure. Trump has threatened to destroy 'every bridge in Iran' and render its power plants inoperative if Iran does not comply with US demands. In response, Iran has defiantly stated that it will continue its military operations against US and Israeli forces, dismissing Trump's threats as baseless. Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts led by Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey aim to establish a ceasefire lasting about 45 days. As tensions rise, oil prices have increased, with Brent crude reaching $110 per barrel, while US stock futures have dipped.