Tanker Hit by Projectile in Hormuz as Trump Threatens to Strike Iran if Linked to flydubai Incident
Trump said he believes Iran is involved in the incident linked to the flydubai plane, stressing that Washington is currently working to verify the matter.
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In a development related to the incident of a tanker being struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, US President Donald Trump hinted at the possibility of striking Iran should its involvement in the "flydubai" plane incident be confirmed.
Speaking with reporters at the White House, Trump said he believes Iran is involved in the operation, stating: "I would say the answer is yes, based on what I'm hearing, but we're working on this right now, at this very moment."
An ongoing investigation
Trump's remarks come as the US administration closely follows developments related to both incidents, amid rising tension in the Gulf region linked to incidents targeting maritime and air navigation.
Trump did not provide detailed evidence to support his assessment of Iran's involvement, noting that the investigation into the matter is still ongoing within the US administration.
These statements come amid an escalation of security incidents in the region, including attacks targeting commercial tankers as they transit the Strait of Hormuz, the strategic passage for global oil and gas exports.
Tehran has not yet issued any official comment on the US president's statements regarding its possible involvement in the two incidents.
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