Trump Raises Prospect of New Iran Operation as Revolutionary Guard Reports Tanker Explosions

US President Donald Trump has raised the possibility of a new operation against Iran, while Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps navy announced explosions involving two giant oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump’s remarks signaled that another operation was a possibility, rather than a confirmed decision. The available summary did not specify its potential scope or timing.

The Revolutionary Guard’s navy said the two tankers exploded off the southern coast of the Strait of Hormuz. The vessels were not identified in the information provided.

No details were given about the cause of the explosions, casualties or the extent of the damage. The available information did not establish any connection between the tanker incident and Trump’s remarks.