The tankers were carrying a total of 4.5 million barrels of crude oil

US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack stated that a US strike on Iran is possible as soon as this weekend, while President Trump suggested at a Florida rally that the US might conduct another "Epic Fury" operation, though he did not elaborate. These remarks follow Trump's earlier comments questioning whether to seek a swift end to the conflict or allow it to wind down, amid ongoing US-Israeli strikes that have reportedly killed thousands and displaced millions.

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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.