Donald Trump says US forces have carried out “one of the most powerful bombing raids” on Kharg Island, which handles the vast majority of Iran’s oil exports, as sources say an extra 5,000 American troops are being deployed to the Middle East.

Donald Trump says US forces have carried out "one of the most powerful bombing raids" on Kharg Island, which handles the vast majority of Iran's oil exports, as sources say an extra 5,000 American troops are being deployed to the Middle East.https://t.co/AfBvmL4EUx pic.twitter.com/0LcFLhMQ3P

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