In this photo released by the U.S. Navy, the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group conduct joint operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations over the weekend. (US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Catie Coyle)
Reuters: Trump, Saudi Arabia warn Iran against Middle East conflict
RIYADH (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump issued a new threat to Tehran on Sunday, tweeting that a conflict would be the “official end” of Iran, as Saudi Arabia warned it stood ready to respond with “all strength” and said it was up to Iran to avoid war.
The heightened rhetoric follows last week’s attacks on Saudi oil assets and the firing of a rocket on Sunday into Baghdad’s heavily fortified “Green Zone” that exploded near the U.S. embassy.
“If Iran wants to fight, that will be the official end of Iran. Never threaten the United States again!” Trump said in a tweet without elaborating.
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Update #1: Saudis say they will defend themselves, as Trump warns Iran -- AP
Update #2: Saudi Arabia 'seeks to avert war, ready to respond with force' -- Al Jazeera
WNU Editor: Such a conflict will involve everyone in the Middle East .... US has the military might, but Iran will lean on proxies and militias if they get dragged into conflict (FOX News).
