Trump uses expletive-ridden social media post to threaten Iran's infrastructure
6 days ago
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- Donald Trump used abusive language in a Truth Social post to demand Iran open the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to attack Iranian infrastructure on Tuesday.
- Iran and Oman held talks to discuss ensuring smooth transit through the Strait of Hormuz, which carries about a fifth of global oil and gas supplies.
- Iran allows limited ship passage for 'non-hostile' nations and approved tolls for vessels, excluding the US, Israel, and sanction-imposing countries.
- Trump claimed the US is unaffected by the strait's closure, despite rising energy prices impacting US consumers globally.
- Trump said a deal with Iran could be reached by Monday and mentioned sending guns to Iranian protesters during January protests.
- Former ally Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized Trump's threats, calling them harmful to Iranian people and questioning US foreign policy focus.
- US-Israeli airstrikes reportedly hit an airport in southwestern Iran, and Iranian drone attacks caused 'significant material losses' in Kuwait.
- The second F-15E crew member was rescued after a CIA subterfuge operation, with uncrewed drones protecting him during the mission.
- Israeli airstrikes killed at least seven people in southern Lebanon, including a child, and targeted buildings in Beirut.
- Trump announced an Oval Office news conference with the military on Monday to discuss the rescue mission.