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US envoy says strike on Iran could come this weekend
US envoy Tom Barrack said on Friday the United States could strike Iran as soon as this weekend, and the US ambassador to the UN said the war could last another year. President Trump said Washington could end the war quickly or let it 'wither'. Two Iranian security officials told Reuters that Tehran has plans to target Gulf undersea communications cables if attacked again.
Why it matters
Threats of renewed strikes and Iranian retaliation against Gulf infrastructure are pushing up energy prices worldwide.
Background
The United States and Israel have been at war with Iran, disrupting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. US media have reported plans for a short, intensive bombing campaign.
The story so far
- US and Israel reportedly plan possible strikes on Iran after US midterms
- US envoy says strike on Iran could come this weekend
- Iran warns of 'apocalyptic war' as US weighs new strikes
- Trump weighs Iran deal or strike as Qatari mediators visit Tehran
- Iran presses 7-day Hormuz plan as Trump denies peace talks
- Khamenei warns of unlimited response as Rubio says no strike decision made
- Iran offers two-day plan to reopen Hormuz as US talks continue
- US offers $20 million reward on Iran nuclear program as talks continue
Sources
- Middle East Eye ↗Oct 23, 1:41 PM ET
- CBS News ↗Oct 23, 2:55 PM ET
- The Straits Times ↗Oct 23, 12:57 PM ET
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