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.
President Trump continues to signal a possible early end to the campaign against Iran, stating the United States has inflicted more damage on the adversary than anticipated.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated that President Donald Trump affirmed the Iranian national team is still welcome in the US for the 2026 World Cup, despite ongoing military conflict between the two nations.
Donald Trump faced criticism for showing disrespect by wearing a white baseball cap while saluting the flag-draped caskets of US soldiers killed in the Iran conflict.
President Trump announced that over 100 million barrels of Venezuelan oil have arrived at refineries in Houston, with a similar quantity currently en route to the US.
