Trump threatens to ‘take over’ Iran if Tehran closes the Strait of Hormuz in profanity filled tirade: report
The US and Iran have engaged in a series of retaliatory military strikes following Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump has threatened to militarily complete the job in Iran as both nations struggle to maintain a ceasefire. Recent escalations include Iranian strikes on US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait.
What changed
Military action has escalated to include retaliatory US strikes on Iran and Iranian attacks on US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait.
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US and Iran Trade Strikes Amid Fragile Ceasefire
confidence 90%The US and Iran have engaged in a series of retaliatory military strikes following Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump has threatened to militarily complete the job in Iran as both nations struggle to maintain a ceasefire. Recent escalations include Iranian strikes on US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait.
What's confirmed:
- Iran launched drones and missiles at US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait.
- The US carried out retaliatory strikes against Iran after Iranian forces hit a cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.
- President Trump threatened to militarily complete the job in Iran.
- Iranian forces targeted ships in the Strait of Hormuz, leading to the pause of evacuation efforts for stranded seafarers by the International Maritime Organization.
Still unconfirmed:
- Technical teams may meet in Qatar to manage the Strait of Hormuz.
- Tehran claims $6 billion in frozen assets will be released under the interim accord.
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Trump Threatens Iran Strikes Amid Strained Switzerland Peace Talks
confidence 90%The US and Iran have begun peace negotiations in Switzerland, though talks are strained by President Trump's threats. Trump vowed to strike Iranian power plants and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. Iranian negotiators walked out of the talks on Sunday following these threats.
What's confirmed:
- The US and Iran began talks for an initial peace deal in Switzerland.
- President Trump threatened to strike Iranian power plants and bridges.
- Trump threatened to "hit Iran very hard again" and "take over" the country if the Strait of Hormuz is closed.
- Iranian negotiators walked out of the peace talks on Sunday.
- JD Vance attended the talks in Switzerland.
Still unconfirmed:
- Trump threatened to kidnap the Iranian negotiating team.
- Trump's advisers view Israel's assault into Lebanon as an attempt to sabotage ceasefire talks.
- The Strait of Hormuz has been closed by Iran.