
Trump Says Iran Near Defeat, but Tehran Warns of Long War
The U.S. president emphasized restraint, saying he wanted to avoid measures that would make it “almost impossible for them to rebuild their country.”

The U.S. president emphasized restraint, saying he wanted to avoid measures that would make it “almost impossible for them to rebuild their country.”

President Donald Trump has warned that any attempt by Iran to mine the Strait of Hormuz would trigger military consequences “at a level never seen before.”

Washington has adjusted its sanctions policy to stabilise global energy markets, exposing a growing divide with European governments.

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has urged Donald Trump to move the Rota and Morón bases after the Spanish government refused to take part in the offensive against Iran.

Trump described his campaign against Iran as “very complete,” boosting confidence that energy supply pressures may abate.

Trump warns that any attempt to disrupt Middle East shipping routes will trigger a far stronger response than any of his previous military actions.

Kremlin officials described the discussion with the U.S. president as “very substantial”.

The Israeli army said it struck the headquarters of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard “space force” in Tehran on Sunday.

Speaking at the “Shield of the Americas” summit in Miami, the U.S. president said Havana is ready to negotiate with his administration.

The U.S. president has warned that areas and groups of the Islamic regime spared so far now face “complete destruction and certain death.”