Trump threatens Iran
The short version
US President Donald Trump has threatened more strikes on Iran. Israel has carried out strikes on the Gaza Strip despite a pledge by Hamas to disarm. Tankers near Oman have come under fire and Kuwait has responded to drone attacks from Iran.
US President Donald Trump has threatened more strikes on Iran6,2 Israel has carried out strikes on the Gaza Strip4,3,2 Hamas has agreed to disarm4,3,2
Tankers near Oman have come under fire6,2 Kuwait has responded to drone attacks from Iran2 The US is pressing for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz2
Saudi Arabia is urging restraint and de-escalation1 Israel is pressing for a tougher stance against Tehran1 Trump has received conflicting advice from regional allies1
Where outlets disagree
- The cause of damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is disputed, with President Trump claiming it was caused by vandals and US Attorney Jeanine Pirro saying it was due to shoddy construction5
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