Middle East crisis live: US and Iran trade threats but Trump insists Tehran wants deal

The United States and Iran are exchanging threats amidst rising tensions. President Trump stated he could strike Iran again and warned of a "big hit" if Tehran does not soon agree to a deal.

TA Taz AliThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-05-20 · 07:41 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min

Middle East crisis live: US and Iran trade threats but Trump insists Tehran wants deal

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The United States and Iran are exchanging threats amidst rising tensions. President Trump stated he could strike Iran again and warned of a "big hit" if Tehran does not soon agree to a deal. In response, Iran has threatened to open "new fronts" in a war if attacked. Meanwhile, a South Korean oil tanker is cautiously transiting the Strait of Hormuz, the first such instance for a Korea-managed ship since the conflict began. South Korea's foreign minister confirmed consultations with Iranian authorities were completed before the vessel began its passage.

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This is the first case of a Korea-managed ship passing through the strait since the Iran war began.

factualSouth Korea's foreign minister, Cho Hyun (via Yonhap news agency)

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A South Korean oil tanker is passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

factualSouth Korea's foreign minister, Cho Hyun (via Yonhap news agency)

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Trump insists Tehran wants a deal.

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Iran has threatened to open 'new fronts' in a war if an attack takes place.

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US President Trump stated he could strike Iran again.

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Trump says he could strike Iran again as Tehran threatens ‘new fronts’ in war if an attack takes place Trump threatens ‘a big hit’ if Tehran does not make deal soon A South Korean oil tanker is passing through the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first such case involving a Korea-managed ship since the Iran-war" class="entity-link entity-event" data-entity-id="38748" data-entity-type="event">Iran war began. “Consultations with Iranian authorities were completed, and the vessel began sailing yesterday. It is passing through the strait very cautiously,” South Korea’s foreign minister, Cho Hyun, said, according to the Seoul-based Yonhap News Agency. Continue reading...

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