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Trump threatens more Iran strikes amid regional tensions

From PBS NewsHour · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump threatened further strikes on Iran amid escalating regional tensions.
  • Kuwait reported drone attacks hitting vital facilities, while a tanker was struck in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Israel conducted heavy strikes on Gaza after the Palestinian militant group Hamas agreed to disarm.

President Donald Trump has escalated his threats against Iran, warning of more strikes as the U.S. pushes for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. "We just want to win in Iran," Trump told reporters, signaling that U.S. military action would continue until Iran "can't take it anymore."

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt expressed frustration, stating Iran had broken a truce memorandum and engaged in "terrorist behavior." She added, "Iran will continue to pay until they come to the table in, what President Trump deems, a meaningful way."

The U.S. State Department issued new security alerts for Americans in 10 Middle Eastern countries, urging heightened caution due to rising tensions. The warnings cover Bahrain, Israel, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, advising citizens to prepare for potential travel disruptions.

Meanwhile, Kuwait's military reported responding to drone attacks that hit "vital facilities" without causing casualties. Separately, the British Navy confirmed a tanker was struck and another vessel experienced an explosion near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has been repeatedly linked to attacks on vessels in the region.

President Trump is not going to stand by and allow this terrorist behavior to occur. Iran will continue to pay until they come to the table in, what President Trump deems, a meaningful way.

โ€” Karoline LeavittWhite House press secretary Karoline Leavitt expressed the U.S. administration's frustration anew, charging that Tehran last month signed a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. on a truce but then quickly "broke it, shot at commercial ships, and killed American soldiers."
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Originally published by PBS NewsHour in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.