- Donald Trump is reportedly in 'revenge mode' concerning Iran , believing that military force is the only way to deal with its leadership, as the US military continues its 13th consecutive day of strikes.
- A senior administration official indicated that the US president is losing patience and sees few good options beyond continuing military action against Iran.
- Officials and those close to Trump reveal his increasing frustration that a conflict he expected to be resolved within weeks is still ongoing without a clear end in sight.
- The US military is reportedly deploying additional weapons, medics, and special forces to the Middle East, expanding its options as hopes for a diplomatic resolution wane.
- Trump announced that any damage sustained by ships as a result of Iranian strikes would be compensated using frozen Iranian assets held in the US, a move aimed at challenging Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz.
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