US-Iran War: Trump Threatens Escalation, Debates Hormuz Strategy, and Europe Declines to Join

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The United States is engaged in an active military conflict with Iran, with the Trump administration debating whether to seize Kharg Island or strike to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while acknowledging it cannot guarantee Hormuz will be reopened before any ceasefire. Trump publicly criticized European allies for not joining the war effort, telling them to 'get your own oil,' while Pakistan and China have proposed a five-part peace plan for the Middle East. Separately, a sanctioned Russian tanker docked in Cuba after the US allowed its passage despite an energy blockade.