Trump says another op against Iran on cards

FORT MYERS:

US President Donald Trump said on Friday Washington may carry out another military operation against Iran at a time when the war is nearing its eight month mark and as rise in fuel prices weigh on the US midterm elections.

"We may do another little Epic Fury," Trump said in remarks at a rally in Florida as he spoke about the war. He did not elaborate.

"Operation Epic Fury" is the name used by the US military for its war against Iran.

Earlier on Friday, Trump said the US could end the war quickly but questioned whether Washington should seek a swift conclusion or allow the conflict to gradually wind down.

US-Israeli strikes on Iran and Israeli attacks on Lebanon have killed thousands and displaced millions.

Meanwhile, Iran's Revolutionary Guards said that two tankers struck naval mines while attempting to use what they described as "an unauthorised route" south of the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state media reported.