Trump says Iran will let 20 oil ships through Hormuz
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- President Trump stated Iran agreed to permit 20 additional oil ships through the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a 'sign of respect' (original source).
- Israel initiated a wave of strikes targeting infrastructure in Tehran and other areas (original source).
- Iran retaliated by striking a Kuwaiti power station, resulting in the death of one Indian worker (The Hindu, Al Jazeera).
- Al Jazeera reported Trump's desire to 'take Iran's oil' amidst the conflict.
- Pakistan emerged as a mediator in the Iran conflict, playing a 'Trump card' (India Today World).
- Crisis Group warned of potential escalation, questioning if Trump would worsen the situation 'From Bad to Disastrous'.
Why it matters: One Indian worker died in Kuwait due to Iran's retaliatory strike on a power station.
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