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The Digest:

President Donald Trump has vowed that the US military will hit Iran "extremely hard," promising to send the country back to the "Stone Ages" within two to three weeks. Speaking from the White House on Wednesday night, Trump said the US is on track to complete all military objectives in Iran under "Operation Epic Fury." The threat comes amid a global energy crisis triggered by the war and Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump also claimed that negotiations with Iran had resumed, though Tehran previously rejected a US 15-point proposal.

Key Points:
  • Trump vowed to send Iran back to the "Stone Age" within two to three weeks.
  • He said the US is on track to complete all military objectives in Iran "shortly."
  • The threat comes amid a global energy crisis and closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Trump claimed negotiations with Iran had resumed despite Tehran rejecting a previous proposal.
  • The war has lasted for over a month with casualties across the Middle East.
As Trump escalates his rhetoric against Iran, the threat of a devastating military campaign raises the stakes in an already volatile region, with global energy markets and civilian populations hanging in the balance.

Sources: Tribune Online