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Trump Threatens Hard Strike on Iran Despite Generals' War Warnings

President Trump vows to escalate against Iran while top US generals warn of unsustainable prolonged conflict.

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The heads of the US army, navy, and air force, along with four-star commanders in Europe, Asia, and Latin America, warned Secretary of War Pete Hegseth that prolonging major operations would weaken the US ability to confront other foes. [1] US President Donald Trump stated on Monday that he will 'hit [Iran] hard' in response to Iran's attack on a US military base in Jordan. [2] Iran retaliated by launching strikes on Jordan following the US strikes on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz. [3] The US launched strikes on two Iranian rocket launchers preparing to shoot sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday. [4] Online backlash against President Donald Trump intensified after the report, with users alleging he violated a federal judge's order that prohibited cutting more than 10 trees without notice. [5] RTEC Treecare stated that the cherry tree removals referenced in the Washington Post article were not performed by their company and were incorrectly attributed to them. [6] RTEC Treecare, the company working on the golf course, denied felling the cherry tree and stated their work was limited to the removal of identified hazard trees. [7] The historic grove of cherry trees was gifted to the United States by Japan between 1909 and 1912 and is located at the southern end of Hains Point at East Potomac Park. [8]
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  1. The heads of the US army, navy, and air force, along with four-star commanders in Europe, Asia, and Latin America, warned Secretary of War Pete Hegseth that prolonging major operations would weaken the US ability to confront other foes. · middleeasteye.net
  2. US President Donald Trump stated on Monday that he will 'hit [Iran] hard' in response to Iran's attack on a US military base in Jordan. · middleeasteye.net
  3. Iran retaliated by launching strikes on Jordan following the US strikes on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz. · middleeasteye.net
  4. The US launched strikes on two Iranian rocket launchers preparing to shoot sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday. · middleeasteye.net
  5. Online backlash against President Donald Trump intensified after the report, with users alleging he violated a federal judge's order that prohibited cutting more than 10 trees without notice. · Hindustan Times
  6. RTEC Treecare stated that the cherry tree removals referenced in the Washington Post article were not performed by their company and were incorrectly attributed to them. · Hindustan Times
  7. RTEC Treecare, the company working on the golf course, denied felling the cherry tree and stated their work was limited to the removal of identified hazard trees. · Hindustan Times
  8. The historic grove of cherry trees was gifted to the United States by Japan between 1909 and 1912 and is located at the southern end of Hains Point at East Potomac Park. · Hindustan Times
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