WASHINGTON, March 16 - President Donald Trump was warned that attacking Iran could trigger retaliation against U.S. Gulf allies despite his claims on Monday that Tehran's reaction came as a surprise, said a U.S. official and two sources familiar with U.S. intelligence reports. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Trump claimed Iran's attacks on Gulf allies were unexpected, despite prior warnings of potential retaliation from U.S. intelligence.