Trump says US may do another military operation against Iran FORT MYERS, Florida, Oct 23 - US President Donald Trump said on Friday Washington may carry out another military operation against Iran at a time when the war is nearing its eight month mark and as rise in fuel prices weigh on the US midterm elections. "We may do another little Epic Fury," Trump said in remarks at a rally in Florida as he spoke about the war. He did not elaborate. ⢠"Operation Epic Fury" is the name used by the US military for its war against Iran. ⢠Earlier on Friday, Trump said the US could end the war quickly but questioned whether Washington should seek a swift conclusion or allow the conflict to gradually wind down. ⢠Trump, who has offered shifting goals and timelines for the war, said earlier this month that the US would not launch an attack on Iran before the midterm elections in which control of Congress is up for grab. ⢠US-Israeli strikes on Iran and Israeli attacks on Lebanon have killed thousands and displaced millions REUTERS
Trump says US may do another military operation against Iran FORT MYERS, Florida, Oct 23 - US President Donald Trump said on Friday Washington may carry out another military operation against Iran at a time when the war is nearing its eight month mark and as rise in fuel prices wâŚ
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Israeli forces initiated a military operation in Hebron following a shooting incident that reportedly killed two soldiers and injured others. Concurrently, US President Donald Trump stated that the US "may" resume strikes on Iran, a comment that contributed to Brent crude prices rising to $117.
30 per barrel amid market concerns over potential renewed conflict.
US President Donald Trump stated on Friday that the United States may conduct additional military operations against Iran, a claim that coincides with New York Times reports that US and Israeli officials have developed plans for renewed strikes focused on energy and nuclear infrastructure.
While Trump previously accused Iran of fabricating reports regarding attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, the reported timing of potential strikes suggests they may be deferred until after the upcoming midterm elections.
President Trump has stated that the U.S. military operation in Iran, initiated eight months ago, lacks a defined exit strategy, while Iranian forces continue to target shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and Houthi groups have engaged in strikes against Saudi Arabia that have reportedly killed at least 20 people in the kingdom and 1,282 in Yemen over the past three months.
These conflicts have contributed to a rise in global energy costs, with Brent crude reaching a five-month high of $112 per barrel on October 22 following attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure, and Moodyâs chief economist Mark Zandi estimates the war has cost U.
S. households approximately $2,000 each due to increased spending and prices.
US President Donald Trump stated on Friday that the United States may launch another military operation against Iran, a conflict that has entered its eighth month. Concurrently, Iranian security officials told Reuters that Tehran has developed plans to target undersea communications cables in the Gulf should the US and Israel resume their military campaign.