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'Do I want to annihilate them?' Trump weighs next phase of Iran war

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What happened

US President Trump is considering major attacks on Iran.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard controls the Strait of Hormuz, restricting vessel passage.

The US military maintains a naval blockade on Iranian ports.

Key facts

  • Reported by Times of India and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 02:10:48 UTC.

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  1. Trump withdraws Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, as his nominee to lead ICE

  2. Trump administration approves sale of F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia

  3. Iran war live: Trump weighs ‘big decision’ on Iran, tanker hit in Hormuz

  4. Trump says 'major progress' made toward US military base in Poland

  5. CNBC Daily Open: Trump's tariff leverage, EU warning and Iran hopes

  6. 'Do I want to annihilate them?' Trump weighs next phase of Iran war

  7. Trump 'clearly' wants dialogue with Pyongyang: South Korean President

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