Trump news at a glance: Middle East tensions back to the brink with president’s new threats against Iran
Summary
President Donald Trump has warned Iran that it will be "blown off the face of the earth" if it attacks US ships trying to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key global trade route. The US recently launched a military operation to free hundreds of ships stuck in the Gulf, increasing tensions between the two countries and risking a return to full-scale conflict.Key Facts
- Iran has tried to block the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway for about 20% of the world's oil supply.
- The US military said it destroyed six Iranian small boats and intercepted Iranian missiles and drones, but Iran denies this.
- More than 800 ships and 20,000 crew members are currently trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region.
- President Trump’s threat follows earlier strong warnings made in April against Iran’s actions in the region.
- A Pakistan-brokered ceasefire last month stopped fighting but did not reopen the strait for shipping.
- The situation has raised fears of a full-scale war between the US and Iran.
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