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Iran-US war latest: Trump labels strikes a ‘love tap’ in bizarre rant after new wave of bombings
The Independent • • nation
Key Points:
- Former US President Donald Trump described Iran’s strikes on US targets as a “love tap” following heavy US attacks on Iran, signaling readiness for further military action amid escalating tensions.
- Iran has warned the US of a forceful response to Israeli offensives in southern Lebanon, where Iranian forces are reportedly present alongside Hezbollah fighters.
- Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz threatened to target Iran’s civilian and energy infrastructure if Israel is attacked by Tehran, escalating warnings amid ongoing regional conflict.
- The UN Secretary-General condemned attacks on civilians, including a reported US strike on a wedding in Iran, and called for an immediate cessation of hostilities.
- Oil prices fluctuated amid the conflict, with Brent crude near $95 a barrel, as investors weighed the risk of supply disruptions due to renewed US-Iran military exchanges.
