DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump warned Wednesday that the U.S. will destroy one bridge or power plant each time Iran shoots at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump’s latest threat to target civilian infrastructure came as the unpopular war spirals with no clear offramp, threatening further worldwide economic [...]
Trump initiated and called off threats of fresh strikes on Thursday, citing a new “great settlement of the war with Iran” in afternoon comments to reporters in the Oval Office. Earlier that morning, the president had warned that the U.S. military would hit Tehran “VERY HARD TONIGHT” and threatened to take Kharg Island, a key export hub for Iran, in a Truth Social post. #khargisland #iranwar #trump
President Trump has confirmed there will be major military strikes on Iran on Thursday night, and outlined a strategy to seize key Iranian oil infrastructure, such as Kharg Island.
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump announced on Thursday morning that U.S. forces will strike Iran “VERY HARD” on Thursday night. The U.S. and Iran have already exchanged a series of smaller blows over recent days, with tensions escalating following the downing of a U.S. military helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz. Notably, Trump also indicated that he plans to take control of Kharg Island, Iran’s offshore oil export hub, and other Iranian oil infrastructure, which would introduce elements of a land war to the conflict for the first time. KEY QUOTE: “The United States will be hitting Iran (Whose Navy, Air Force, Radar, Anti Aircraft, and all other forms of Defense, together with most of its offensive…Open
The warning was issued as President Trump and Vice President JD Vance say progress is being made toward a deal, while keeping open the threat of renewed strikes.
Iranians were beginning their workweek as U.S. and Israeli strikes sent people fleeing parts of the capital and parents racing to collect children from schools.
The former Prince Andrew was arrested today on suspicion of misconduct in office related to his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Meanwhile, reports say the US may attack Iran soon. Get the latest on the arrest of the former Prince Andrew, a possible US attack on Iran, plus live coverage of President Trump speaking in Georgia, in our live breaking news coverage. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor (the former Prince Andrew, brother of King Charles III) was arrested by British police today. The arrest was based on suspicion of misconduct in office related to Andrew’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Regarding Iran, reports say the US could launch an attack on Iran within days. Also today, President Trump will be speaking on the economy in Rome, Georgia. In this…
