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Trump threatens another strike on Iran as war nears eight-month mark

At a Florida rally, Trump says Washington "may do another little Epic Fury" against Iran unless Tehran agrees to a deal.

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What to know

  • Trump's rally remark is the latest escalation signal in a war now approaching its eighth month since the February 'Operation Epic Fury' strikes.
  • Trump distanced himself from Ambassador Tom Barrack's statement that a strike could come 'absolutely' as soon as this weekend, saying he knew nothing of it, leaving the timeline unclear.
  • The threat coincides with reports of Iran threatening Gulf undersea cables and rising oil/fuel prices that are affecting US midterm election politics.

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Trump threatens another strike on Iran as war nears eight-month mark
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    Iran threatens Gulf undersea cables amid renewed strike threat

    Alongside Trump's threat of a fresh operation, reports emerged that Tehran is threatening Gulf undersea cables, raising fears of regional infrastructure disruption as oil prices rise.

    • europesays@pubeurope.com

      Donald Trump says US may launch fresh strikes on Iran as Tehran threatens attack on Gulf internet cables US President Donald Trump said Washington could launch another military operation against Iran, raising the prospect of renewed… # EuropeSays # Headlines # News # Europe # Europa # EU # Tehran # DonaldTrump # epicfury # Gulftechnology #…

      europesays@pubeurope.comMastodon15d agoview on Mastodon ↗
    2 more of the top 3 · 7 posts in this stretch

    • That will surely change the whole situation! Why not put boots on the ground while we're at it? I'm already looking forward to the excuses he would come up with not wanting to see the dead or wounded troops transferred home

      Brave_Nerve_6871r/politics15d agoview on r/politics ↗
    • ukrdef@mstdn.social

      KYIV POST: Trump Signals Possible Follow-On Military Operation Against Iran https://www. kyivpost.com/post/88057 Speaking at a campaign rally in Florida on Friday, Oct. 23, US President Donald Trump stated that the US could execute another military operation against Iran, saying Washington “may do another little Epic Fury.” The statement comes…

      ukrdef@mstdn.socialMastodon15d agoview on Mastodon ↗
    all of them →
  2. 5

    Online commentary links Iran threat to West Bank escalation and oil prices

    Social media commentary tied Trump's renewed Iran threat to simultaneous Israeli action in the West Bank and surging oil prices.

    “Netanyahu is going full scorched Earth on the West Bank, and Trump is threatening attacks on Iran...again. And oil is skyrocketing.”
    — MattMcNeilShow
    • MattMcNeilShow@mstdn.party

      Netanyahu is going full scorched Earth on the West Bank, and Trump is threatening attacks on Iran...again. And oil is skyrocketing. # OperationClusterF ! https://www. aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/20 26/10/23/trump-hints-new-strikes-says-us-knocked-hell-out-of-iran

      MattMcNeilShow@mstdn.partyMastodon15d agoview on Mastodon ↗
  3. 4

    War nears eight months as fuel prices weigh on midterms

    Reuters reporting noted the threat comes as the war approaches its eighth month and rising fuel prices weigh on the US midterm elections.

    “We may do another little Epic Fury, or they'll agree.”
    — Donald Trump, US President · source
    • europesays@pubeurope.com

      Trump threatens ‘another Epic Fury’ against Iran if Tehran refuses deal United States President Donald Trump warned Friday that Washington could launch another military operation against Iran if Tehran… # EuropeSays # Headlines # News # Europe # Europa # EU # Tehran # Iran

      europesays@pubeurope.comMastodon15d agoview on Mastodon ↗
  4. 3

    Trump threatens 'another little Epic Fury' at Florida rally

    Speaking at a rally in Fort Myers, Florida, Trump said the US may carry out another military operation against Iran, naming it after the operation that started the war, and said Iran would otherwise have to agree to a deal; he did not elaborate.

    1. 15 outlets first by Breitbart, 15d ago · also Jerusalem Post, Times of India, Deccan Herald, Al-Monitor, Straits Times, Reuters +8 · read ↗

    2. 1 outlet Trump threatens new attacks on Iran amid regional, European wariness of war

      first by The Arab Weekly, 15d ago

    1 more claim →
  5. 2

    Trump distances himself from Barrack's strike timeline

    Asked about Barrack's remarks, Trump said he was not aware of any imminent strike plan.

    “If that's the case, I don't know anything about it.”
    — Donald Trump
  6. 1

    Barrack says US could 'absolutely' strike Iran this weekend

    US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack said Washington could absolutely strike Iran as soon as this weekend, prompting questions to Trump later in the day.

    1. 3 outlets Trump on Iran: We may do another operation against Iran

      first by Forex Factory, 15d ago · also Middle East Eye, Anadolu Agency

      2 more headlines
    • GeoWire@mastodon.social

      🔴 BREAKING Trump Hints at New Strikes on Iran Former US President Donald Trump has indicated potential new military strikes against Iran, claiming the US has already inflicted significant damage. This statement suggests escalating tensions and possible future military action in the region. 📰 https://www. aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/20…

      GeoWire@mastodon.socialMastodon16d agoview on Mastodon ↗
  7. background

    Joint US-Israeli strikes ('Operation Epic Fury') start the Iran war — A joint Israeli-American military operation named Epic Fury struck Iran at the end of February, triggering the war that is now approaching its eighth month.

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