- Donald Trump insisted American forces could “very easily” seize Kharg Island, Iran's main oil terminal, as the US-Israeli conflict with Iran entered its fifth week.
- Trump told the Financial Times that the US has “lots of options” and that Iran doesn’t “have any defence” if he opts to take Kharg Island.
- Oil prices are experiencing a record monthly surge, with Brent crude jumping to $115.66 a barrel, following Yemeni Houthi attacks on Israel that have broadened the Middle East conflict.
- Iran has threatened to “set fire” to US troops if they invade and declared US and Israeli officials' homes as “legitimate targets”, amid reports of potential ground operations.
- Israeli forces confirmed they are targeting the infrastructure of Iranian leaders across Tehran.
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