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Trump Signals Possible Escalation of US Strikes on Iran Post-Midterms
Sputnik NewsState media·US · IR·2 days ago
President Trump introduced an unsubstantiated claim that US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities also targeted drug factories, adding a new justification for Operation Midnight Hammer. He also threatened 'very hard' strikes if Iran is confirmed involved in an attempted plane hijacking. The claim is uncorroborated and appears to be rhetorical escalation amid ongoing US-Iran tensions.