Middle East crisis live: Trump warns he may have to ‘finish job’ as US and Iran trade strikes
Summary
The US and Iran have exchanged military strikes, with the US attacking an Iranian base and shooting down drones, while Iran responded by targeting a US airbase in Kuwait. President Trump warned he might have to “finish the job” if a peace deal is not reached, amid ongoing violence in the region and increased tensions between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.Key Facts
- US forces shot down four Iranian attack drones near the Strait of Hormuz and struck a drone control station in Bandar Abbas, Iran.
- Iran retaliated by targeting an American base in Kuwait with missiles and drones.
- Kuwait confirmed its air defenses intercepted missile and drone threats early Thursday.
- President Trump rejected a proposal for Iran and Oman to control shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Oil prices rose by 1.8% due to the rising conflict tensions, reaching nearly $96 a barrel.
- Israel declared southern Lebanon a combat zone and warned residents to evacuate due to strikes on Hezbollah targets.
- Israeli airstrikes killed the new military leader of Hamas and several civilians in Gaza.
- Iran’s parliament security chief said Trump’s threats alternate with calls for agreement but did not change Iran’s stance on nuclear enrichment and sanctions.
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