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The latest attacks mark the fifth consecutive day of U.S. strikes targeting Iran’s ability to project force into the Gulf and attack oil tankers.
U.S. officials said the network relied on shell companies and overseas businesses to hide its ties to Iran while moving sanctioned oil around the world.
An Iranian-born man was convicted of conspiring to illegally export sensitive U.S.-made electronic components to Iran that were used in military drones.
When asked how long the military actions against Iran would last, Trump said, ‘They’ll continue until I say it’s enough.’
The strikes mark the fourth straight day of new attacks targeting Iran.
The two leaders discussed energy, security, and the war with Iran, and added an impromptu lunch to continue the meeting.
The U.S. State Department on Monday abruptly canceled all consular appointments in the United Arab Emirates for three days.
The latest announcement is ‘based on highly productive conversations with Middle East leadership,’ the U.S. president said.
Israeli forces reported a series of strikes targeting Hamas, as the U.N. warned that interference with humanitarian operations is worsening conditions.
U.S. forces first imposed the blockade in mid-April.
The Yemeni terror group said it was responding to an attack on Sanaa Airport, which it blamed on Saudi Arabia.
Tensions have ratcheted up after Iran attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. forces hit Iranian targets that threatened freedom of navigation.
Trump warned Iran to ‘be ready’ as he threatened the underground complex near Natanz, one of Tehran’s most heavily protected nuclear facilities.
‘These strikes were limited, measured, planned, and executed in a manner designed to minimize civilian casualties,’ the president wrote in his letter.
The Iranian attacks on commercial vessels have led to the resumption of hostilities with the United States and a surge in oil prices.
The attacks come after Trump said he would reinstate a blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz.
Kuwait also expanded its oil production to 1.45 million barrels a day.
The U.S. Central Command hit Iran’s main naval base with three one-way attack sea vessels on July 12.
Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has tasked the parliament with forming a committee to draft a new constitution.
Sheikh Hamad transformed Qatar from a small Gulf state into a global diplomatic, media, and investment power.
