Trump Sets Two-Three Week Exit, Iran Retaliates with Tech Target List
Key Takeaways
- Trump says U.S. could end Iran war in two to three weeks.
- Iran threatens to target U.S. tech companies in the Middle East.
- Tanker attacks hit the Gulf region, including UAE coast and Qatar.
Trump Announces Exit Timeline
Trump said the US could end military attacks on Iran within two to three weeks.
Iran doesn't have to make a deal, no, Trump said.
Defense Secretary Hegseth said talks were ongoing but the US was prepared to continue the war.
Iran Targets US Companies
Iran issued a threat to target 18 major US companies starting Wednesday.
The list included Microsoft, Google, Apple, Tesla, Boeing, Intel, IBM, and Palantir.
The IRGC said the strikes were in retaliation for US assassinations.
Tanker Hit, Markets Rebound
Iranian forces hit a Kuwait-flagged crude oil tanker off Dubai.
Brent crude reached $91.10 a barrel after plunging more than 40%.
China and Pakistan publicly urged Iran and the US to negotiate.
Push-Pull of Diplomacy and Bombing
The five-week campaign began with degrading nuclear and missile capabilities.
By the third week, the Pentagon defined the objectives as regime change.
Iran declared the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and vowed revenge.
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