Donald Trump stated that Iran would cease to exist if forced back into war, following US strikes on Iranian missile and drone sites.

Strait of Hormuz

Who

Donald Trump, Iran

What

When

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:44:00 GMT · 11h 48m ago

Where

Strait of Hormuz ·

Why

US strikes on Iranian targets were in response to attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The exchange of attacks and threats of annihilation indicate a significant escalation in US-Iran tensions, potentially impacting regional stability and global shipping routes.

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The Economic Times
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/trump-threatens-to-annihilate-iran-after-new-exchange-of-attacks/articleshow/132044301.cms
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