Nation and world at a glance for Aug. 1
Trump threatens more strikes on Iran. Tensions from Hormuz to Kuwait and Gaza lead to more warnings CAIRO — U.S. President Trump has threatened more strikes on Iran as the U.S. pushes to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trump, speaking Friday, said the U.S. will hit Iran “very hard” until they can’t take it anymore. On Saturday, Kuwait responded to new drone attacks from Iran, and a tanker was struck in the strategic waterway. Israel heavily struck Gaza Friday night, saying it was targeting Hamas weapons storage locations, after Hamas agreed to disarm. Justice Department ...