Iran-US war latest: Trump ‘discussing massive offensive’ to force Tehran to open Strait of Hormuz
Trump could launch ‘massive offensive’ in Iran targeting bridges and energy sites
- Donald Trump held an emergency meeting to discuss a significant offensive against Iran, aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
- He threatened Iran with airstrikes against their bridges and power plants, also suggesting that 'other people' would conduct a ground campaign.
- American forces launched further strikes against Iran and reinstated a blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Trump stated he would hit Iran 'very hard' in the coming days unless they agreed to negotiations.
- He reversed his plan to impose a 20 per cent fee on maritime traffic in the Strait, opting instead for trade and investment deals with Gulf states.
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