What Happened
Tensions Escalate Amid Shipping Disruptions And Nuclear Threats
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has left open the possibility of further military action against Iran, likening the Islamic Republic to a cancer that must be removed. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has hinted that American forces may remain in the Middle East longer to prevent Tehran from rebuilding its capabilities. The tensions come as Iran has imposed a new order on shipping in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, and a tug was hit by projectiles off the UAE, injuring one person. The developments were reported by Iran International, as the region teeters on the brink of further conflict.