Trump says US still has 'to take care of' one or two targets in Iran
Le Monde in English's headline. Reported by Le Monde in English, Punch, The Korea Times.
What the sources say, in brief
President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the US has knocked out much of Iran's military but still has to "take care of" one or two targets, according to Punch and The Korea Times. The Korea Times named one suspected nuclear site, known as Pickaxe Mountain, as among those targets. Le Monde in English reported that Trump said strikes could be done "in 10 minutes" and had previously threatened an attack after the US midterms. Le Monde in English also reported that Tehran warns of an "immediate" reprisal if attacked. The sources provided are excerpts, so the full details of the remarks and any next steps are not available.
Key points
- Punch reported Trump said on Saturday the US has knocked out much of Iran's military but still has one or two targets.
- The Korea Times named a suspected nuclear site known as Pickaxe Mountain among the remaining targets.
- Le Monde in English reported Trump said strikes could be done "in 10 minutes.".
- Le Monde in English reported Tehran warns of an "immediate" reprisal if attacked.
What we know
- Trump said on Saturday that the US has knocked out much of Iran's military, according to Punch and The Korea Times.
- Trump said the US still has to "take care of" one or two targets, according to Punch and The Korea Times.
- The Korea Times said the targets include a suspected nuclear site known as Pickaxe Mountain.
- Le Monde in English reported Trump previously threatened an attack after the US midterms.
- Le Monde in English reported Tehran warns of an "immediate" reprisal if attacked.
Generated from the headlines and excerpts below and checked automatically: any number or name not present in the sources rejects the summary, and each bullet is checked the same way. Version 2.
Trump says US still has 'to take care of' one or two targets in Iran. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the US has knocked out much of Iran's military but still has to "take care of" one or two targets, according to Punch and The Korea Times. The Korea Times named one suspected nuclear site, known as Pickaxe Mountain, as among those targets. Le Monde in English reported that Trump said strikes could be done "in 10 minutes" and had previously threatened an attack after the US midterms. Le Monde in English also reported that Tehran warns of an "immediate" reprisal if attacked. The sources provided are excerpts, so the full details of the remarks and any next steps are not available. Covered by 3 publications. Le Monde in English: Trump says US still has 'to take care of' one or two targets in Iran. Punch: US still has ‘one or two targets’ in Iran — Trump. The Korea Times: Trump says US still has to 'take care' of one or two targets in Iran.
Who is covering it
- Le Monde in English France Trump says US still has 'to take care of' one or two targets in Iran The American president says strikes could be done 'in 10 minutes,' having previously threatened an attack after the US midterms. Tehran warns of 'immediate' reprisal if attacked. 2 h ago · Tier 2
- Punch Nigeria US still has ‘one or two targets’ in Iran — Trump President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the US has knocked out much of Iran’s military but still has to ‘take care of’ one or two targets. 6 min ago · Tier 3
- The Korea Times South Korea Trump says US still has to 'take care' of one or two targets in Iran WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Saturday said that the United States has knocked out much of Iran's military but it still has to "take care of" one or two targets including a suspected nuclear site known as Pickaxe Mountain. "We've knocked out their nuclear. We still have to take care of, I w 4 h ago · Tier 3
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