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The conflict began more than a month ago after US-Israeli strikes on Iran that killed supreme leader Ali Khamenei. Iran responded with attacks that spread across the West Asia.
The Strait of Hormuz has remained largely closed since the US-Israeli war against Iran began on February 28. The disruption has affected supplies of oil, liquid natural gas and fertiliser, leading to a rise in energy prices.
Trump said the US military “hasn't even started destroying what's left in Iran. Bridges next, then electric power plants!” in a post on Truth Social. He had earlier said Iran’s tallest bridge had been destroyed.
Trump said the United States was “very close” to its objectives but warned strikes would continue if Iran did not agree to a settlement. Iran responded with missile attacks, with Israeli air defences activated.