Trump considering ‘massive attack’ on Iran, says report – Middle East crisis live

President Trump has told Axios he's close to deciding on a massive military attack against Iran, escalating tensions following incidents in the Strait of Hormuz. On Truth Social, Trump threatened that if Iran continues attacking ships there, the United States will bomb and destroy bridges and power plants, including infrastructure in Tehran. According to Trump, Iran hasn't received enough pain yet. The Guardian reports these threats mark an escalation in the Middle East crisis.

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