Trump says US may have to 'destroy' the rest of Iran

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

Trump said on Thursday the US may have to destroy the rest of Iran and that people will 'know soon enough'. Iranian forces say five oil tankers and a tugboat caught fire in separate incidents in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, 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, which is the IRGC's own account.
• Trump confirmed a US strike on an Iranian anti-aircraft facility on Tuesday, while Iran called Washington's reply to its Hormuz plan unconvincing.
• Reports say Qatar-led efforts have had some success, with Iran reviewing nuclear proposals. Supreme leader Khamenei said US policy toward Iran will not change despite Republican midterm losses.
• Court documents unsealed on Thursday show the US held secret talks with Iran on deporting Iranians. South Korea will send patrol aircraft and a bomb-disposal team near Hormuz, ruling out military intervention.