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Trump Threatens Iran with Bombing Amid Oil Price Surge

4/6/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump escalated threats against Iran, vowing to bomb it 'back to the Stone Ages' if Hormuz remains closed.
He signaled plans to target Iranian civilian infrastructure, raising concerns about international law.
Critics including Irish Taoiseach Micheal Martin condemned the rhetoric as unacceptable and harmful.
The tensions have coincided with spikes in oil prices, affecting consumers worldwide.

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U.S. President Donald Trump escalated threats against Iran, vowing to bomb it 'back to the Stone Ages' if Hormuz remains closed.
He signaled plans to target Iranian civilian infrastructure, raising concerns about international law.
Critics including Irish Taoiseach Micheal Martin condemned the rhetoric as unacceptable and harmful.
The tensions have coincided with spikes in oil prices, affecting consumers worldwide.