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'They will not exist any longer': Trump warns Iran against targeting US officials

Headline via The Times of India · first report 13 Nov, 08:01 IST, latest 13 Nov, 08:17 IST

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What we know

3 independent news organisations have reported this story. The first report we saw came from The Times of India at 13 Nov, 08:01 IST; the latest is from Deccan Chronicle at 13 Nov, 08:17 IST. Rational Times has not independently confirmed the details: read each report through the links below.

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Reported by3 news organisations
First report13 Nov, 08:01 IST
Latest report13 Nov, 08:17 IST
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What the reports sayEach newsroom’s own summary of its report, from its feed

US President Donald Trump warned Iran of severe consequences if American officials are targeted, saying those responsible "will not exist any longer". He also kept the possibility of further military action open, claiming the US had "totally" controlled the…
Trump also claimed that the United States had complete control over the Strait of Hormuz, a strategically important waterway.

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