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"No, we're not thinking about nuclear weapons."

"We have no intention of obtaining these weapons at all."

"Iran doesn't have nukes, isn't building nukes, and hasn't made the decision to build nukes."

"Iran doesn't have a bomb, and doesn't appear to be trying to make a bomb."

"They are definitely going for a nuclear weapon there is no question."

Iran could produce a nuclear weapon "within a few months, less than a year."

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A container ship was struck by an unknown projectile approximately 46 kilometers off the UAE coast near the Strait of Hormuz, with the vessel's master reporting damage but confirming all crew members were safe, according to UK Maritime Trade Operations.

A container ship was struck by an unknown projectile approximately 46 kilometers off the UAE coast near the Strait of Hormuz, with the vessel's master reporting damage but confirming all crew members were safe, according to UK Maritime Trade Operations.

US Central Command destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels near the Strait of Hormuz after intelligence reports suggested Iran had begun placing mines in the waterway, though President Trump stated the US had no confirmed reports of mines being deployed.

US Central Command destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels near the Strait of Hormuz after intelligence reports suggested Iran had begun placing mines in the waterway, though President Trump stated the US had no confirmed reports of mines being deployed.

The Strait of Hormuz, which carries approximately one-fifth of the world's oil supply, has seen severely reduced sea traffic since the conflict began, with UK Maritime Trade Operations reporting 13 ships attacked in the region.

The Strait of Hormuz, which carries approximately one-fifth of the world's oil supply, has seen severely reduced sea traffic since the conflict began, with UK Maritime Trade Operations reporting 13 ships attacked in the region.

Oil prices experienced significant volatility, surging past $100 per barrel on Monday before falling closer to $90 after Trump suggested the war was nearing completion, though prices remained well above pre-war levels.

Oil prices experienced significant volatility, surging past $100 per barrel on Monday before falling closer to $90 after Trump suggested the war was nearing completion, though prices remained well above pre-war levels.

Saudi Arabia's Defense Ministry reported intercepting and destroying six ballistic missiles headed for Prince Sultan Air Base and several drones, including two near the northeastern city of Hafar Al-Batin, without specifying the source of the attacks.

Saudi Arabia's Defense Ministry reported intercepting and destroying six ballistic missiles headed for Prince Sultan Air Base and several drones, including two near the northeastern city of Hafar Al-Batin, without specifying the source of the attacks.

The Pentagon reported approximately 140 US service members have been wounded since the beginning of the Iran war, with most injuries described as minor and 108 personnel already returned to duty, while seven US service members have died.

The Pentagon reported approximately 140 US service members have been wounded since the beginning of the Iran war, with most injuries described as minor and 108 personnel already returned to duty, while seven US service members have died.

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