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Trump threatens Iran with 'very strong strike' before canceling plans

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Posted Jun 12, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-06-12-0630
Trump threatens Iran with 'very strong strike' before canceling plans

After two nights of US-Iran military exchanges, President Donald Trump threatened a "very strong strike" and seizure of oil infrastructure, but later called off planned attacks. Tehran also declared the Strait of Hormuz closed.

Following two consecutive nights of military exchanges between the United States and Iran, President Donald Trump issued new threats before ultimately canceling planned strikes. American forces had attacked targets in Iran, with Tehran retaliating against US bases in the Middle East. Trump announced intentions for a "very strong strike" and threatened to "bomb the shit out of Iran" if a proposed agreement was not reached. He also reiterated plans to seize Kharg Island and other Iranian oil infrastructure, describing the April ceasefire as "the most violated in history." Amidst these developments, Tehran declared the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump's decision to cancel the strikes came hours after his initial warnings.

Sources: Радіо Свобода, Українська правда, Громадське, Forbes Ukraine

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