Trump warns Iran as U.S.-Israel weigh expanded combat

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Trump’s comments and the reported call with Netanyahu come amid heightened tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran. Available reports do not establish that a new military operation has begun, but the discussion of intensifying combat represents the most consequential developing geopolitical story in the available coverage. Any further strikes, Iranian retaliation or involvement by regional proxy forces could rapidly widen the crisis and threaten energy markets and civilian populations.

Sources: Agence France-Presse, Asharq Al-Awsat