Satellite images suggest major construction near Iranian missile bases

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Trump says US may have to 'destroy' rest of Iran as Hormuz tanker fires reported

Trump said the US may have to destroy the rest of Iran and that people will 'know soon enough'. On Thursday, Iranian forces said five oil tankers and a tugboat caught fire in separate incidents in the Strait of Hormuz, amid fears of a new US attack. Indirect talks continue, and officials say Iran is reviewing 'concrete proposals' on its nuclear programme.

• Iran says five oil tankers and a tugboat caught fire in several Hormuz incidents. On Wednesday the IRGC said four vessels struck naval mines on a prohibited route, its own account.
• Trump confirmed a US strike on an Iranian anti-aircraft site on Tuesday, while Iran called Washington's reply to its Hormuz plan unconvincing.
• A BBC report says satellite images from November show digging and new buildings near Iranian missile bases.
• Iraq's prime minister spoke with Trump, and Iraq's top diplomat urged armed groups not to join any Iranian retaliation. South Korea is sending patrol aircraft and a bomb-disposal team near Hormuz, ruling out military intervention.