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Trump Threatens Iran Over Missile Dig, Oil Prices Surge

5/2/2026

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Trump Threatens Iran

Domestic criticism of the war is growing as inflation spikes and the November midterm elections approach, pressuring the administration.
Iran is excavating buried missiles and munitions during the cease-fire, attempting to rebuild its strike capacity.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Iran still retains half its missile arsenal after U.S. strikes.
President Donald Trump warned “blast them to hell” if Iran’s proposal fails, raising oil prices.

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Iran Trains Dolphins

Iran is reportedly training dolphins to carry mines for a possible breach of the U.S. naval blockade in Hormuz.
The United States maintains the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as Iran weighs the dolphin deployment.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Israel may soon resume action against Iran despite setbacks.
Scott Bessent said the Fury campaign cut billions in Iranian revenue, threatening Kharg Island output.

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Historical Context

During the Iran-Iraq War, Iran mined the Gulf, damaging the U.S. frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts on 14 April 1988. In retaliation, the Reagan administration launched Operation Praying Mantis on 18 April 1988, sinking two Iranian frigates and destroying oil platforms, which helped push Iran toward a cease-fire later that summer. Iran’s current effort to excavate buried missiles echoes the capacity the U.S. once targeted.

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Trump Threatens Iran

Domestic criticism of the war is growing as inflation spikes and the November midterm elections approach, pressuring the administration.
Iran is excavating buried missiles and munitions during the cease-fire, attempting to rebuild its strike capacity.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Iran still retains half its missile arsenal after U.S. strikes.
President Donald Trump warned “blast them to hell” if Iran’s proposal fails, raising oil prices.

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