Trump threatens new Iran strike as envoys warn of wider war

· Security · United States · Iran

President Donald Trump said on Friday the US may launch "another little Epic Fury" against Iran, referring to the joint Israeli-American operation that triggered the war at the end of February, and warned Washington could hit Iran "a little bit further". A US envoy said a strike could come this weekend, while Iran's Revolutionary Guard threatened US bases and Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu called for regime change in Tehran. At an Istanbul summit, foreign ministers from eight European and Middle Eastern countries urged the US and Israel not to renew attacks, warning of wider conflict and higher oil prices; Turkey's foreign minister said diplomacy was the only way out. Iran has detailed plans to hit Gulf undersea cables, and attacks in the Strait of Hormuz hit a record 28 in October.

Why it matters：A renewed US-Iran war would disrupt Gulf energy exports, shipping and undersea communications, with price effects felt worldwide.

Key points

  • A US envoy said a strike on Iran could come this weekend
  • Eight countries' foreign ministers urged restraint at the Istanbul summit
  • Attacks in the Strait of Hormuz hit a record 28 in October

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