Iran war LIVE updates: Iran defies Trump's speech warning; missile intercepted in Abu Dhabi
US President Donald Trump has threatened to strike Iran's South Pars gas field if Iran attacks Qatar again, while Senator Chris Van Hollen has expressed opposition to funding for a potential war with Iran. The situation remains tense, with air raid sirens sounding in northern Israel and Iranian missiles being intercepted in Abu Dhabi.
The US has warned Iran of severe consequences if it attacks Qatar again. President Trump threatened to strike Iran's South Pars gas field, a crucial part of the country's electricity supply. The field is shared with Qatar in the Persian Gulf and any strike risks disrupting power across Iran. Air raid sirens have sounded in northern Israel due to incoming Iranian missile fire. The US has two aircraft carrier groups in the region, capable of launching air strikes. Senator Chris Van Hollen has opposed funding for a potential war with Iran, calling it a 'war of choice' that Americans don't want.
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