Iran accuses US of plotting ground assault while publicly seeking talks | First Thing

Iran attacks Kuwait, Israel after Trump sets deadline for deal
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Iran has accused the United States of secretly planning a ground assault while publicly seeking negotiations, amidst ongoing tensions. This accusation comes as the conflict, which has already caused significant global energy disruption, enters its second month. President Trump stated in an interview that he would prefer to seize Iranian oil and suggested that taking Kharg Island, a crucial Iranian export hub, would be easy. The situation is developing, and the potential seizure of Iranian crude oil is significant for Cuba, which is currently experiencing severe fuel shortages due to a lack of imports. Cuba's president has stated that the country has not received any oil imports for three months.
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AI-ExtractedTrump said of Iran’s crucial export hub on Kharg Island: “We could take it very easily.”
Trump said his “preference would be to take the oil” in Iran.
Cuba has not received any oil imports for three months.
Iran has warned the US that it is prepared to confront any ground assault.
Washington is secretly planning a land attack while publicly seeking talks.
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