(Express) – Fears of war surged after US President Donald Trump did not dismiss the potential for a war between the US and Iran on Monday. The President’s ominous warning came amid rising tensions after “sabotage attacks” on a number of oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s busiest oil artery. Up to four tankers, of which two are believed to be Saudi and one Norwegian, were damaged on Sunday off the coast of the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE)
Fujairah Emirate in the Sea of Oman. The alleged attacks came one day after the US Maritime Administration warned of “an increased possibility that Iran or its regional proxies could take action against US”. Following the so-called “attacks” Donald Trump offered his first remarks on Iran at a White House press conference. He said: ”We’ll see what happens with Iran. “If they do anything, it will be a big mistake.” READ MORE
