Trump says negotiations with Iran may yield deal soon

Iran launched strikes on Kuwait and Saudi Arabia after Iranian electrical facilities came under attack, cutting power to parts of Tehran and surrounding areas.

Iran launched new attacks on Israel, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia. Strikes followed assaults on its power plants over the weekend. Power outages hit Tehran and nearby areas, leaving thousands in the dark. Iran Strikes Back, Trump Claims Regime Change as War Strikes Global Economy.

Iran also introduced new strikes against Israel, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia. Attacks on its power plants resulted in strikes, which occurred on the weekend. Blackouts struck Tehran and the surrounding neighborhoods and thousands were left without power. The entire economy of the world is affected by the month-long war. Fuel shortages plague Asia.

Stock markets plunge daily. Oil prices run high, US benchmark soars to over $100 a barrel, and Brent has risen to close to $117 a barrel. Israel strains against Hezbollah in Lebanon that is supported by Iran. Indonesia claims one peacekeeper dead. One projectile hit a UN post. The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon probes the cause.

US President Trump announces regime change in Iran. He refers to Iranian-killed leaders. New bosses would be more sensible, he says. Trump gives a hint of a fast deal next week. Trump eyes Iran’s oil riches. He desires to occupy the Kharg Island export base.

He draws parallels with the oil plans of Venezuela after taking over its leader. The US deploys additional troops the USS Tripoli comes with 3,500 sailors and Marines. The Pentagon plans ground raid off Strait of Hormuz. Trump has not approved yet. Iran reduces the strait to vessels of host. This blocks a quarter of the seaborne oil of the world and a fifth of the liquefied gas.