Donald Trump has sharply escalated tensions with Iran, warning that the United States will hit the country “very hard tonight” and threatening future action against Kharg Island, Iran’s key oil export hub. The remarks came as fresh U.S.-Iran exchanges rattled the Gulf and raised fears of a wider regional conflict. Iran has dismissed the ceasefire as meaningless, while missile and drone attacks reportedly targeted U.S. allies across the region. With Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan caught in the crossfire, Trump’s latest warning has intensified concerns that the Middle East could be heading toward a dangerous new phase.
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