US President threatens Iranian infrastructure amid rising casualties and Strait of Hormuz blockade

The US President has threatened to target Iranian civilian infrastructure following the deaths of 18 American service members in an escalating conflict. The situation is compounded by a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, which has driven oil prices above $94 per barrel. It remains unclear if the threat to civilian infrastructure signals a shift in US rules of engagement or is primarily rhetorical deterrence.