Donald Trump has threatened new strikes against Iran, with US officials warning they could be initiated as soon as this weekend, reports BritPanorama.
During a cabinet meeting on Friday, the US president stated, “We will be hitting them very hard. At some point, they’re going to say, ‘We just can’t take it anymore.’” This remarks follow a recent uptick in military actions as both nations have resumed direct strikes after a brief ceasefire collapsed last month, with negotiations for peace making little progress.
Ali Abdollahi, the head of Iran’s military central command, commented on the escalation, asserting, “The United States is rapidly moving down the path of escalating tensions in the region. Any country serving as a defensive shield for criminal and aggressive America will be engulfed by the flames of war.”
In a separate incident, Kuwait’s armed forces intercepted drone threats early Saturday morning, classifying the attacks as “Iranian aggression.” These strikes targeted a government facility in the northern region of Kuwait, prompting security responses.
In other developments, President Trump remarked that Israeli officials are “very happy” with an agreement reached by the Board of Peace, which aims for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed Palestinian groups in Gaza. However, complications persist as Israeli airstrikes continue, further complicating the implementation of any peace initiatives.
Meanwhile, Palestinian civilians in Gaza are facing dire conditions, with reports indicating significant displacement and chronic shortages of food and medicine. The ongoing conflict has left many without stable access to basic services, intensifying humanitarian concerns.
The regional turmoil continues to impact global oil prices, with petrol reaching its highest levels since 2022, highlighting the broader economic implications of the conflict. With such evolving dynamics, the stakes remain high, underscoring the need for a sustained dialogue and a comprehensive approach to achieve lasting peace in the region.
