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Trump Vows Further Strikes After First US-Iran Clash in Weeks

The United States and Iran exchanged fire for the first time in weeks, prompting President Trump to vow further military action while dismissing suggestions of a broader conflict or nuclear escalation. Investors reacted to the renewed tensions by adjusting rate-hike expectations and watching commodity markets.

31 Aug, 15:36 — 1 Sept, 00:00
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bloombergHigh1h ago

Gold Holds Decline as Mideast Flare-Up Raises Fed Rate-Hike Bets

Gold steadied after a two-day drop as the US and Iran exchanged strikes for the first time in a month, raising the odds of rising energy costs pushing up inflation and pressuring the Federal Reserve to lift interest rates.

By Yihui Xie

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wapoMostly Factual3h ago

Trump says U.S. might ‘smack’ Iran but that fighting is likely to remain limited

The president downplays the possibility of escalating military action against Tehran, despite recent tit-for-tat attacks.

By Michael Birnbaum

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The GuardianMostly Factual8h ago

Trump threatens further action as US and Iran exchange fire in new flare-up

Washington says it acted after observing Iran was planning to deploy fresh mines in strait of Hormuz Middle East crisis live – latest updates The US and Iran have exchanged fire for the first time in a month, with missiles and drones fired at Iranian rocket launchers on an island in the strait of Hormuz, and Iran targeting US military bases in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates in response. The US president, Donald Trump, on Monday threatened further action. The US is to trying to prise op...

By Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual1h ago

Iran war live: Trump vows to strike Iran ‘hard’ after first clash in month

President Donald Trump says the US will respond to Iranian strikes on its personnel in Jordan.

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cnbcMostly Factual4h ago

Trump says U.S. growth could hit 20%. It’s happened only once since WWII

Trump argued rapid growth should not prompt Fed rate hikes, even as inflation remains above the central bank’s 2% target.

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France 24High4h ago

Trump threatens to ‘hit Iran hard’ as strikes resume after month-long lull

President Donald Trump said Monday that the US would hit back against Iranian attacks on US targets in the Middle East, according to a Fox News reporter. The Iranian attacks were themselves a response to US strikes on an island in the Strait of Hormuz, the first flare-up in a month.

By FRANCE 24

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sydney-morning-heraldMostly Factual4h ago

Donald Trump threatens more strikes on Iran

US President Donald Trump has vowed to hit Iran hard after American forces were targeted in the Middle East.

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The IndependentMostly Factual5h ago

Trump threatens further action as US and Iran exchange strikes for first time in weeks

Trump has vowed further escalation after Iran retaliated for US attacks on rocket launcher on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz

By Maira Butt

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YahooMostly Factual9h ago

Trump was sending message to Iran with Kharg Island post, says Vance

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual4h ago

'What a stupid question': Trump dismisses use of nuclear weapon against Iran

“They’re totally defeated militarily, so I defeat them, and now I should use a nuclear weapon on top of them? What a stupid question,” Trump responded.

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual7h ago

Trump vows to hit back 'hard' after first exchange of fire with Iran in weeks

“There will be a response,” Donald Trump says after the US and Iran trade fire and Tehran keeps the Strait of Hormuz shut.

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arab-newsMixed3h ago

Trump vows to hit Iran hard after first exchanges of fire in a month - Arab News

Trump vows to hit Iran hard after first exchanges of fire in a month  Arab News

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rudawMixed7h ago

Trump signals further action against Iran after strikes on US bases - Rudaw

Trump signals further action against Iran after strikes on US bases  Rudaw

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kuwait-timesMixed7h ago

Trump vows to hit ‘hard’ after first exchange of fire with Iran - Kuwait Times

Trump vows to hit ‘hard’ after first exchange of fire with Iran  Kuwait Times

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