Trump Threatens Final Strike on Iranian Infrastructure
President Donald Trump signaled on Friday that he may soon launch a new round of U.S. strikes on Iran, stating he is considering whether to “destroy what is left” of the country. Speaking from the Oval Office, the president claimed that U.S. and Israeli actions have already devastated Iran’s military and nuclear infrastructure, asserting it would take the nation 25 years to recover.
“I would prefer not to destroy what is left of the country, if possible, but I may have to do so,” Trump told reporters. He added that the U.S. now controls “everything that we’ve wanted to control” in Iran and that Tehran is currently unable to advance its nuclear program without approval.
Tensions Spike in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that two oil tankers caught fire after striking naval mines. The IRGC alleged the vessels had deactivated their navigation systems and were attempting to use a prohibited passage with U.S. military support.
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The IRGC warned that the strait would remain closed until Iran’s seven conditions for a peace deal are met. Simultaneously, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency (UKMTO) reported a separate explosion aboard a tanker 16 nautical miles east of Khasab, Oman, early Friday.
Ecological Collapse and Aid Stagnation in Gaza
In Gaza, the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate as winter approaches. A report from the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) indicates that 1.98 million Palestinians—94% of the population—now require shelter assistance. UNRWA has been unable to bring aid directly into Gaza since March 2025 due to Israeli restrictions, leaving critical supplies stranded outside the territory.
Political Upheaval in Paraguay and the U.S.
International instability extended to South America on Friday, as Paraguayan President Santiago Peña resigned his office. The resignation followed a period of intense public unrest, including demonstrations on November 5, 2026, where protesters burned an image of the president outside the National Congress in Asuncion amid a bank collapse and widespread corruption allegations.
Domestically, the U.S. transition period remains active. Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed stated his opposition to Senator Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader, favoring Maryland’s Chris Van Hollen instead. Meanwhile, 93-year-old Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley issued a denial regarding rumors of his resignation during the current lame-duck session. His chief of staff affirmed that the senator remains committed to delivering for the people of Iowa, who overwhelmingly elected him to a six-year term in 2022.
Uncertainty Over Regional Strategy
The timeline for the president’s decision on further strikes against Iran remains the primary unknown, with Trump stating only that the public would “know very soon.”
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