US air deployments rise in Middle East as Trump warns Iran of ‘massive’ attack: ‘Bigger than ever’

US ramps up strikes on Iran as Tehran threatens powerful retaliation

Trump made his remarks on Thursday as oil prices once again surged past the symbolic $100 for a barrel of Brent crude, the international benchmark.

The officials quoted in the report spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about matters of national security.

Several of President Donald Trump’s key claims about the war with Iran have fallen apart.