Mutual attacks between the United States, Israel, and Iran continue to escalate, with the United States demanding Iran's unconditional surrender while Tehran vows ultimate revenge.
Iran has threatened to destroy oil infrastructure linked to the United States after Washington launched airstrikes on Kharg Island, Tehran's critical oil lifeline.
The Trump administration sharply criticized CNN for reporting that the United States underestimated Iran's capability to disrupt shipping activities through the Strait of Hormuz.
President Trump stated that the objectives of the US and Israel in the Iran campaign "may be slightly different", as the conflict entered its third week.
Trump says he is no longer interested in winning the Nobel Peace Prize, and is unsure if the campaign in Iran will help him "score points" with the Nobel Committee.
A US helicopter launched missiles to neutralize an Iranian vessel that had approached the USS Abraham Lincoln, following an unsuccessful attempt by a US destroyer to deter it with naval gun fire.
Despite pressure from the United States, Gulf states remain cautious in responding to Iranian attacks, fearing the destruction of critical infrastructure and their economies.
