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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."

Will Iran Possess a Nuclear Weapon?

A container ship was struck by an unidentified projectile 46 kilometers off the UAE coast in the Strait of Hormuz, with the vessel's master reporting damage but confirming all crew members were safe, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations. The organization advised ships in the area to proceed with caution amid an ongoing investigation by British authorities.

A container ship was struck by an unidentified projectile 46 kilometers off the UAE coast in the Strait of Hormuz, with the vessel's master reporting damage but confirming all crew members were safe, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations. The organization advised ships in the area to proceed with caution amid an ongoing investigation by British authorities.

Thailand's navy reported that a Thai-flagged cargo ship with 23 crew members was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz after departing from Khalifa Port in the UAE, leading to Oman's navy rescuing 20 crew members while efforts continued for the remaining three. The cause of the attack remains under investigation, and smoke was observed emanating from the vessel.

Thailand's navy reported that a Thai-flagged cargo ship with 23 crew members was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz after departing from Khalifa Port in the UAE, leading to Oman's navy rescuing 20 crew members while efforts continued for the remaining three. The cause of the attack remains under investigation, and smoke was observed emanating from the vessel.

Iran has started placing a limited number of sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz using small crafts capable of carrying two to three mines each, with estimates indicating Iran possesses between 2,000 and 6,000 naval mines sourced from domestic production and countries like China and Russia. This activity occurs in a waterway that transports about one-fifth of global crude oil supplies.

Iran has started placing a limited number of sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz using small crafts capable of carrying two to three mines each, with estimates indicating Iran possesses between 2,000 and 6,000 naval mines sourced from domestic production and countries like China and Russia. This activity occurs in a waterway that transports about one-fifth of global crude oil supplies.

U.S. Central Command stated that American forces destroyed 16 Iranian naval vessels, including mine-laying ships, near the Strait of Hormuz as a preemptive measure based on intelligence about Iran's plans. This action followed reports of Iran deploying mines in the waterway, which is critical for approximately 20% of the world's oil transit.

U.S. Central Command stated that American forces destroyed 16 Iranian naval vessels, including mine-laying ships, near the Strait of Hormuz as a preemptive measure based on intelligence about Iran's plans. This action followed reports of Iran deploying mines in the waterway, which is critical for approximately 20% of the world's oil transit.

President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social demanding the immediate removal of any mines placed by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, warning of severe military consequences if not complied with, while noting no confirmed reports of such placements existed. He later announced that U.S. forces had destroyed 10 inactive mine-laying vessels, with more actions anticipated.

President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social demanding the immediate removal of any mines placed by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, warning of severe military consequences if not complied with, while noting no confirmed reports of such placements existed. He later announced that U.S. forces had destroyed 10 inactive mine-laying vessels, with more actions anticipated.

Iran has continued exporting oil through the Strait of Hormuz, with tanker-tracking data showing an average of 2.1 million barrels per day loaded over recent days, exceeding pre-conflict levels, primarily destined for China via shadow fleet vessels. This occurs while other regional oil producers face disruptions, leading to volatile global oil prices fluctuating between $80 and $90 per barrel.

Iran has continued exporting oil through the Strait of Hormuz, with tanker-tracking data showing an average of 2.1 million barrels per day loaded over recent days, exceeding pre-conflict levels, primarily destined for China via shadow fleet vessels. This occurs while other regional oil producers face disruptions, leading to volatile global oil prices fluctuating between $80 and $90 per barrel.

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Iran's mining the Strait of Hormuz locks down global oil flow with defenses too tough for American forces to crack fast. Tight waters and layered threats like missiles and drones turn escorts into sitting ducks – chokepoints always empower the defender. Trump's bluster can't hide that Iran holds the cards to drag this war out and force terms.

Iran's mining the Strait of Hormuz locks down global oil flow with defenses too tough for American forces to crack fast. Tight waters and layered threats like missiles and drones turn escorts into sitting ducks – chokepoints always empower the defender. Trump's bluster can't hide that Iran holds the cards to drag this war out and force terms.

American strikes smash Iran's minelaying boats and slash missile attacks by 90 percent to keep the Strait of Hormuz open for critical oil shipments. Cargo ships face hits but U.S. power crushes naval threats and weakens proxies like Hezbollah for good. Regime change rolls forward as Iran's forces crumble and the waterway secures under superior might.

American strikes smash Iran's minelaying boats and slash missile attacks by 90 percent to keep the Strait of Hormuz open for critical oil shipments. Cargo ships face hits but U.S. power crushes naval threats and weakens proxies like Hezbollah for good. Regime change rolls forward as Iran's forces crumble and the waterway secures under superior might.

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Iran has turned the Strait of Hormuz into a ticking time bomb, using mines and drones to choke off global energy supplies. Letting Tehran bully world trade unchallenged only invites bigger chaos. It’s time the U.S. and its partners crush those threats before the seas close for good.

Iran has turned the Strait of Hormuz into a ticking time bomb, using mines and drones to choke off global energy supplies. Letting Tehran bully world trade unchallenged only invites bigger chaos. It’s time the U.S. and its partners crush those threats before the seas close for good.

Washington’s heavy bombs won’t bring peace, only more wreckage and rage across the Gulf. The so-called defense of shipping lanes has lit the fuse on a regional inferno. Diplomacy could have curbed Tehran, but the rush to war risks sinking everyone’s future.

Washington’s heavy bombs won’t bring peace, only more wreckage and rage across the Gulf. The so-called defense of shipping lanes has lit the fuse on a regional inferno. Diplomacy could have curbed Tehran, but the rush to war risks sinking everyone’s future.

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