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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar

Trump threatens new strikes on Iran in foul-mouthed rant after ‘surprise’ attack

  • Donald Trump issued an expletive-ridden threat against Iran, vowing to "beat the f****** s***" out of them, following a "surprise" missile attack by Iran against US bases in the Middle East.
  • The US military successfully intercepted multiple ballistic missiles launched by Iran's Revolutionary Guard in an attempted surprise attack on US forces, with US Central Command confirming all missiles were intercepted.
  • Saudi Arabia collaborated with the US in joint strikes against Iran-backed groups in Iraq, resulting in the deaths of at least 20 soldiers, as the conflict escalated across the Middle East.
  • Iraq's Harakat Hezbollah al Nujaba, an Iran-backed militia, warned of severe consequences for US and Saudi Arabian interests and security following the joint strikes in Iraq.
  • Amid the escalating tensions, Oman proposed a new regional deal aimed at resolving the conflict surrounding the critical Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments.

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