Trump threatens renewed military action against Iran
US President Donald Trump has warned of further action against Iran, saying Washington will decide its next move “very soon” as Tehran steps up attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Mr Trump, speaking outside the White House late on Tuesday, described Iran as a “failed country” and said its economy was collapsing under severe inflation and financial pressure. “They have no economy … they…
President Donald Trump has warned of potential military action against Iran, stating the US will decide its next move "very soon". Iran has intensified attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, with at least 12 vessels targeted in the past week, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations agency. Trump described Iran as a "failed country" with a collapsing economy due to severe inflation and financial pressure.
He further threatened Iran at a campaign event in Alaska, warning that the US will take "a number" against Tehran to prevent it from acquiring a nuclear weapon. Iran's attempts to frustrate the US and its allies' efforts to lower oil prices ahead of the US midterm elections on November 3 are also cited as a motive for potential military action.
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