Iran defiant as Trump threatens to destroy oil island
Iran has vowed defiance against US President Donald Trump's threat to destroy the country's oil export hub of Kharg Island. The threat comes as Iran fired new missiles and imposed tolls on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, a key passageway for global oil.
Iran has fired new missiles in response to US President Donald Trump's threat to destroy the country's oil export hub of Kharg Island. The threat was made unless Iran accepts a deal to end the war. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said more than half of his military aims have been achieved. Iran has imposed tolls on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and banned ships from the US and Israel. The US has spoken out against the tolls, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying they set a bad precedent. The conflict has ignited a regional war and sent global oil prices soaring.
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