The US president's comments escalate tensions and cast doubt on a June truce deal aimed at ending the regional conflict
Trump threatens airstrikes on Iran bridges, hints at ground campaign
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US President Donald Trump has threatened airstrikes against bridges in Iran and suggested that 'other people' would launch a ground campaign on his behalf, escalating tensions between the two countries. The remarks come amid a flare-up in hostilities that has raised doubts about a June memorandum of understanding aimed at a permanent halt to the conflict, which has engulfed Iran's neighbors and disrupted global energy supplies. Trump also stated that the Strait of Hormuz is open to all shipping traffic except that of Iran, according to reports.
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Iran-US war latest: Trump threatens airstrikes against bridges and suggests ‘other people’ will launch ground campaign for him.
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The flare-up over the last few days has heightened doubts that a memorandum of understanding signed in June would lead to a permanent halt in the war, which has engulfed Iran’s neighbors and disrupted global energy supplies.
according to The Straits Times - WorldTrump said the strait was open to all shipping traffic except that of Iran.
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Iran-US war latest: Trump threatens airstrikes against bridges and suggests ‘other people’ will launch ground campaign for him.
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