Middle EastPublished: 24 July 2026 at 14:37
Trump Threatens 'Massive Attack' as U.S. and Iran Exchange Strikes
The U.S. continues airstrikes in Iran while Tehran retaliates against American targets in the Gulf, as President Trump says he is close to ordering a major escalation.
The United States military has been conducting airstrikes inside Iran, with Tehran launching retaliatory attacks on U.S. assets in the Persian Gulf. The back-and-forth strikes have put the region on edge. President Donald Trump announced that he is nearing a decision on whether to launch what he called a "massive attack." The statement came amid ongoing tit-for-tat exchanges that have raised fears of a wider conflict. The region remains on high alert as the situation unfolds, with no signs of de-escalation.
