US Could "Absolutely" Strike Iran This Weekend, Says Envoy
A US envoy suggested that a military strike against Iran could occur as early as this weekend amid rising tensions. The statement follows ongoing diplomatic stalemates and aggressive rhetoric from both Washington and Israeli leadership.
Why it matters
The potential for military escalation in the Middle East carries significant implications for global security and regional stability.
The United States could strike Iran as soon as this weekend, a US envoy said Friday, after mounting threats by both Washington and Israel."Could there be a strike this weekend? Absolutely," Tom Barrack, the US ambassador to Turkey and point man on Syria who does not have a direct role on Iran, told Israeli army radio in response to a question.President Donald Trump "is very clear.
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