Trump says US continues hitting Iran militarily and economically

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 17:38 · Archive

President Trump says the United States continues to strike Iran both militarily and economically.

President Trump says the United States continues to strike Iran 'economically and militarily', whilst praising Russia for doing 'nothing' to aid Iran.

The Mirror publishes opinion on the escalating tensions, arguing that the conflict appears likely to continue. The piece claims that everyone but Trump understands America has lost the war, and suggests Iran has 'outplayed' the US at every turn by withstanding billions of pounds worth of airstrikes.

According to the opinion piece, Tehran is preparing for further US action by positioning air defences. It argues that if attacked, Iran is likely to react and escalate, potentially deploying proxy forces including Yemeni Houthis, Iraqi militias aligned with Iran, and the depleted Hezbollah. The piece also notes the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps controls the Strait of Hormuz and can attack merchant shipping, whilst the Houthis threaten the Bab al-Mandab Strait.

How it is being reported

• 'Everyone but Trump knows he's lost Iran war - he will keep gambling with lives as Putin blatantly betrays him'Opinion: As US President Donald Trump winds up his war machine again to wage conflict against Iran, Tehran is preparing for the onslaught with air defences - but it may hit back hards this timeThe Mirror · 20 Oct, 17:15
• Iran war live: Trump says US hits Iran hard ‘economically and militarily’Trump says US continues to hit Iran 'economically and militarily' while praising Russia for doing 'nothing' to aid Iran.Al Jazeera · 20 Oct, 01:00

In this story: Trump · Iran · United States · Russia · Houthis · Hezbollah · Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

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