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Trump says US-Israeli war on Iran will be over ‘very soon’

Trump says US-Israeli war on Iran will be over ‘very soon’

Summary

President Donald Trump stated that the US-Israeli military actions against Iran will end soon. He reported that since the conflict started, the US and Israel have targeted numerous Iranian sites. Iran has a new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, after the former leader died.

Key Facts

  • President Trump said the US-Israeli war with Iran is likely to end soon.
  • The US and Israel have attacked around 5,000 targets in Iran.
  • The conflict began after Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed.
  • Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the former leader, is the new Supreme Leader of Iran.
  • Iran's hardliners are showing support for the new leader amidst ongoing military strikes.
  • Trump warned of a larger attack if Iran blocked shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Oil prices have increased significantly due to tensions, with prices reaching over $119 a barrel.
  • The US is offering security to tankers in the Gulf and focusing on destroying Iran's drone and missile facilities.

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