President Donald Trump said Friday that he could soon declare the Strait of Hormuz a "territory of the United States," escalating his rhetoric about the strategically vital waterway as the war with Iran continues.
President Donald Trump said Friday that he could soon declare the Strait of Hormuz a "territory of the United States," escalating his rhetoric about the strategically vital waterway as the war with Iran continues. Speaking before law enforcement officers in Garden City, New York,…
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According to multiple reports, Donald Trump met with his national security team at the White House on Wednesday and Thursday to consider resuming military operations against Iran. These sessions occurred after Democrats seized both chambers of Congress on Tuesday.
Iran has intensified diplomatic efforts following statements by US President Donald Trump suggesting the US could resume full-scale strikes on Iran. The US news website Axios quoted a US official stating that US Central Command was preparing for the resumption of major military operations in Iran and was awaiting orders from Washington.
The IRGC stated that Iranian air defenses shot down a US MQ-1 drone over Qeshm island, marking the 16th such incident. The group also reported that its air defenses continuously monitor enemy air operations and drone flight patterns.
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