Iran strikes near Israeli nuclear research center as Trump threatens attacks on Iranian power plants

CAIRO (AP) — Iranian missiles struck two communities in southern Israel late Saturday, leaving buildings shattered and dozens injured in dual attacks not far from Israel’s main nuclear research center, while President Donald Trump warned the U.S. will “obliterate” Iranian power plants if it doesn’t fully open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours. The developments signaled the war was moving in a dangerous new direction at the start of its fourth week. Trump — who is facing increasing pressure