US President Donald Trump threatened to destroy Iran's Kharg Island and power grid, were it not to agree to a deal the US sent to Iranian leaders to end the war. This was later followed by fresh strikes from the US and Israel, which Iran responded to by targeting Gulf nations.
Key takeaways
Quick scan — what you need to know:
- US President Donald Trump threatened to destroy Iran's Kharg Island and power grid, were it not to agree to a deal the US sent to Iranian leaders to end the war.
- This was later followed by fresh strikes from the US and Israel, which Iran responded to by targeting Gulf nations.
- FRANCE 24's Reza Sayah tells us more from Tehran.
Background
What led here, in plain terms:
- This was later followed by fresh strikes from the US and Israel, which Iran responded to by targeting Gulf nations.
- FRANCE 24's Reza Sayah tells us more from Tehran.
Why it matters
Why readers and decision-makers should care:
- FRANCE 24's Reza Sayah tells us more from Tehran.
- US President Donald Trump threatened to destroy Iran's Kharg Island and power grid, were it not to agree to a deal the US sent to Iranian leaders to end the war.
- This was later followed by fresh strikes from the US and Israel, which Iran responded to by targeting Gulf nations.