- Donald Trump is reportedly in 'revenge mode' concerning Iran, believing that military force is the only way to deal with its leadership, as the US military continues its 13th consecutive day of strikes.
- A senior administration official indicated that the US president is losing patience and sees few good options beyond continuing military action against Iran.
- Officials and those close to Trump reveal his increasing frustration that a conflict he expected to be resolved within weeks is still ongoing without a clear end in sight.
- The US military is reportedly deploying additional weapons, medics, and special forces to the Middle East, expanding its options as hopes for a diplomatic resolution wane.
- Trump announced that any damage sustained by ships as a result of Iranian strikes would be compensated using frozen Iranian assets held in the US, a move aimed at challenging Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz.
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