Trump Says U.S. Investigating Possible Iranian Drones In Cuba
Trump told reporters that the administration is examining the possibility and warned that the United States would respond if evidence showed Iranian drones were being kept on the island.
Trump told reporters that the administration is examining the possibility and warned that the United States would respond if evidence showed Iranian drones were being kept on the island.
Soleimani had killed many and maimed American soldiers. USA got to him before he could get to us, Trump said.
The strikes come a few hours after President Trump announced that a maritime blockade on Iran is reinstated.
Gulf officials reportedly suspect Iran or allied groups exploited roaming agreements with regional telecom providers to identify U.S. personnel.
U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose above $80 per barrel, while Brent crude climbed past $87 after extending gains from the previous session.
Saudi Arabia is diverting around four million barrels of crude per day through its East-West pipeline to the Red Sea, while the United Arab Emirates is reportedly planning a new port
The U.S. military said its latest five-hour operation targeted sites in Bushehr and Bandar Abbas to weaken Iran's ability to attack commercial shipping.
Trump made the announcement on Truth Social as tensions with Iran continue to dominate the administration's foreign policy agenda.
According to the report, the proposed blockade would apply to vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports, while commercial traffic from other nations would continue to have access to the strategic waterway.
U.S. Central Command announced the end of its latest round of strikes against Iran.
The latest escalation began after Iran attacked a commercial vessel near Oman
According to the report, senior U.S. officials want Tehran to provide assurances that ships transiting the strategic waterway will no longer face threats.
Qatar continues to shuttle messages between both sides as they seek to reduce tensions following renewed military clashes in and around the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian authorities have not officially blamed any country, although an Iranian lawmaker accused the United Arab Emirates
President Donald Trump considers Iran's recent attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz to be acts of terrorism
Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster said Iran has rebuilt roughly half of the missile stockpile it possessed before the US and Israel launched military operations 132 days ago