'Per the president's direction, today will be the largest volume of strikes since day one of this operation; tomorrow, even more than today,' Hegseth said
US forces rescued the pilot within hours of the jet going down late Thursday, surging helicopters, midair refuellers and fighter aircraft deep into Iran after confirming his location, Trump said
Adding to supply concerns, Russia on Monday said Ukrainian drones attacked the Caspian Pipeline Consortium's terminal on the Black Sea, which handles 1.5 per cent of global oil supply
He asked Iran to make a deal with the US and open the Hormuz Strait for free movement of oil by 8 pm Eastern Time on Tuesday
Trump's remarks came days ahead of Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte's visit to Washington to meet the US President
Trump earlier in the day reiterated that the deadline he has set for Iran to reach a deal remains final, warning of consequences if an agreement is not reached
US President Donald Trump warns of consequences if Iran fails to meet Tuesday deadline, says proposal falls short as tensions escalate over Strait of Hormuz
US and Iran are exploring a 45-day ceasefire through back-channel diplomacy to prevent further escalation in West Asia, stabilise oil markets and ease pressure on global shipping routes
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Donald Trump sets a deadline on Hormuz access as Iran warns of retaliation while ceasefire talks gather pace. Here are the top developments
His remark came after Trump issued a strong warning to Iran to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz as the conflict in West Asia escalates
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This came in response to US President's threats of military action against Iran if Tehran fails to reach an agreement with Washington to end the conflict and open the strategic Strait of Hormuz
Trump claimed US sent guns to Iranian protesters during the anti-regime protests through the Kurds but he believes that the Kurds may have kept them
Trump, in renewing his threats to target Iran's civilian infrastructure, used an expletive in social media post and told Axios he will be 'blowing up everything over there' if Iran doesn't make a deal
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But also says a deal with tehran could conclude on Monday
Markets face risk of a prolonged bear phase as oil shocks and geopolitical tensions test inflation, growth, and investor confidence globally
Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran, he said
US special forces and air cover rescued injured colonel after more than a day behind enemy lines as Iranian forces searched the crash site