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Context
What happened: Trump said he will decide on Iran, calling it "the easy way or the hard way," after his Iran team met at Camp David and two more tankers were hit near Hormuz.
Key numbers: Oil at $100. About 7,000 sailors and 2,000 Marines due by end of October. 91 vessel damage incidents since February. 31 of 48 projectile strikes since July 6 on the southern Omani route.
Why it matters: Trump said heavier strikes are possible after the Nov. 3 midterms, and Iranian officials see a high chance of escalation after the vote.
What changed
Trump said he will decide on Iran, calling it "the easy way or the hard way," after his Iran team met at Camp David and two more tankers were hit near Hormuz.
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Oct 05, 2026 03:38 PM ET