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Trump Promises Unprecedented Strikes as Iran Escalates Tensions

3/13/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump says the United States will deliver unprecedented strikes against Iran in coming days.
Trump cites Iranian attacks in the Gulf, including drone strikes on Saudi Arabia and Oman.
The Strait of Hormuz is a focus, as Iran has effectively closed it, disrupting oil supplies.
Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vows to keep the strait closed and escalate attacks, as the death toll exceeds 2,600.

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U.S. President Donald Trump says the United States will deliver unprecedented strikes against Iran in coming days.
Trump cites Iranian attacks in the Gulf, including drone strikes on Saudi Arabia and Oman.
The Strait of Hormuz is a focus, as Iran has effectively closed it, disrupting oil supplies.
Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vows to keep the strait closed and escalate attacks, as the death toll exceeds 2,600.