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Trump wants ‘a head for an eye’ in Iran — not ‘eye for an eye,’ Rubio says
New York Post • • world
Key Points:
- President Trump demands a severe retaliatory response to Iranian attacks, described by Secretary of State Marco Rubio as "a head for an eye," escalating the traditional "eye for an eye" principle.
- Rubio emphasized that Iran will face heavy consequences, citing the destruction of its industrial and defense infrastructure through ongoing strikes.
- Trump's statement on Truth Social warns that any future Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz will result in the US bombing critical infrastructure, including bridges or power plants near Tehran.
- The conflict has expanded to the Bab al-Mandab Strait after the Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen attacked two Saudi oil tankers, indicating a widening regional confrontation.
- These developments follow the collapse of a tentative peace deal with Iran, heightening tensions in the Gulf region.
