May do another Epic Fury, Trump warns as Iran threatens attack on Gulf internet cables
US President Donald Trump has warned of potential new military strikes against Iran as the conflict nears its eight-month mark. The warning follows reports that Tehran may target undersea internet cables in the Gulf in retaliation for ongoing US-Israeli military campaigns.
Why it matters
The threat of targeting critical global communications infrastructure represents a significant escalation in regional warfare with potential global economic and connectivity consequences.
US President Donald Trump on Friday warned that Washington could launch another military operation against Iran as the war nears its eight-month mark and rising fuel prices weigh on the US midterm elections. The warning came hours after reports emerged that Tehran was preparing to target undersea communications cables in the Gulf if Washington and Tel Aviv resume their military campaign."We may do another little Epic Fury," Trump said at a rally in Florida, referring to the name given by the US military to its war against Iran, which began on February 28.Casting doubt on Tehran's willingness to reach an agreement, Trump said, "If they're smart, they'll just say, 'Let's get down to business.'
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