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Trump Threatens Hard Hit on Iran Amid Escalating Shipping Attacks
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US President Donald Trump threatened to "hit Iran hard" amid escalating attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran is reportedly using new tactics to target vessels, aiming to keep oil prices high and influence the US midterm elections. Trump also reiterated claims about Iran's nuclear program and accused former President Barack Obama of failing to stop it. The increased maritime attacks began about ten days ago, according to Iranian officials.
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- President Trump vowed to "hit Iran hard" amid escalating shipping attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran is reportedly using new tactics to target ships, aiming to influence US midterm elections.
- The Iranian strategy aims to keep global oil prices high and frustrate US efforts to lower them.
- Trump also criticized former President Obama's handling of Iran's nuclear program.
- The increased maritime attacks began approximately ten days ago, according to officials.
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