US President Donald Trump has said he faces a 'big decision' on whether to 'annihilate' his Iranian foes, warning that 'anything could happen', amid reports of a tanker being struck in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Key facts
- Trump said he faces a 'big decision' on Iran.
- He referred to whether to 'annihilate' his Iranian foes.
- Trump added that 'anything could happen'.
- A tanker was reported hit in the Strait of Hormuz.
US President Donald Trump has said he is weighing a ‘big decision’ regarding Iran, according to Al Jazeera, as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to escalate.
Trump said the decision concerned whether to ‘annihilate’ his Iranian foes, adding that ‘anything could happen’, the outlet reported.
The remarks came amid reports that a tanker was hit in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global energy shipments.
The comments signal continued uncertainty over how the United States intends to respond to the ongoing situation involving Iran, though the specific course of action Trump is considering was not detailed in the report.
Al Jazeera reported the developments as part of live coverage of the unfolding events. Further details on the tanker incident, including its cause and any casualties, were not provided in the available report.
Why it matters
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important shipping routes for oil and gas, and any disruption there can affect global energy markets. Statements from the US president about potential action against Iran raise the stakes in an already tense standoff with implications for regional and international security.
Frequently asked questions
What did Trump say about Iran?
According to Al Jazeera, Trump said he faces a 'big decision' on whether to 'annihilate' his Iranian foes, and added that 'anything could happen'.
What happened in the Strait of Hormuz?
Al Jazeera reported that a tanker was hit in the Strait of Hormuz. Further details, including the cause and any casualties, were not provided in the available report.
Timeline
- Iran war live: Trump weighs ‘big decision’ on Iran, tanker hit in Hormuz
Al Jazeera: Trump says he faces a 'big decision' on whether to 'annihilate' his Iranian foes, adding that 'anything could happen'.
- Iran war live: Tanker hit in Hormuz, Trump weighs ‘big decision’ on Iran
Al Jazeera: Trump says he faces a 'big decision' on whether to 'annihilate' his Iranian foes, adding that 'anything could happen'.