financetom
Politics
financetom
/
Politics
/
Missile Wars: Trump warns Russia; Dow Futures drop
News World Market Environment Technology Personal Finance Politics Retail Business Economy Cryptocurrency Forex Stocks Market Commodities
Missile Wars: Trump warns Russia; Dow Futures drop
Apr 11, 2018 8:01 AM

Dow Futures dropped on Wednesday after US president Donald Trump warned Russia of 'nice, new and smart' missiles coming Syria's way.

Around 7:20 a.m. ET, Dow Jones industrial average futures fell 251 points, indicating a drop of 276 points at the open. Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 futures also indicated a negative start to Wednesday's session for their respective markets, CNBC said in a report.

Trump tweeted, "Russia vows to shoot down any and all missiles fired at Syria. Get ready Russia, because they will be coming, nice and new and 'smart!'"

Russia vows to shoot down any and all missiles fired at Syria. Get ready Russia, because they will be coming, nice and new and “smart!” You shouldn’t be partners with a Gas Killing Animal who kills his people and enjoys it!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 11, 2018

The tweet exchange between Trump and Russia was a result of an alleged chemical attack by the Bashar Assad's Syrian government against its citizen. Syria denied the accusation.

Trump has suggested that he has little doubt that Syrian government forces are to blame for what he says was a chemical attack, but neither he nor other administration officials have produced hard evidence.

Russian lawmakers have warned the US that Moscow would view an airstrike on Syria as a war crime, saying it could trigger a direct military clash.

Trump didn't mention whether he was referring to a US military strike. But he has threatened military action in response to Syria's suspected chemical attack, which activists and rescuers say killed at least 40 people. The Syrian government and its ally Russia have denied that such an attack ever happened.

Trump administration discussed a possible join military attack on Syria with France and Britain.

US officials told The Associated Press that the allies have weighed launching a military strike as early as the end of this week.

In the past Trump has vowed to stand up to Syrian President Assad.

(Developing story

)

First Published:Apr 11, 2018 5:01 PM IST

Comments
Welcome to financetom comments! Please keep conversations courteous and on-topic. To fosterproductive and respectful conversations, you may see comments from our Community Managers.
Sign up to post
Sort by
Show More Comments
Related Articles >
UP assembly election 2022: Voting for fifth phase begins on 61 seats, Deputy CM Maurya among prominent candidates
UP assembly election 2022: Voting for fifth phase begins on 61 seats, Deputy CM Maurya among prominent candidates
Feb 26, 2022
Uttar Pradesh assembly polls 2022: Prominent faces in the fray are Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya, who is contesting from the Sirathu in Kaushambi district. He is facing Apna Dal (Kamerawadi) candidate Pallavi Patel. Other ministers in the fray are Siddharth Nath Singh from Allahabad West, Rajendra Singh from Patti (Pratapgarh), Nand Gopal Gupta Nadi from Allahabad South and Ramapati Shastri from Mankapur (Gonda).
Uttar Pradesh polls: Raja Bhaiya, 17 others booked for assaulting SP polling agent
Uttar Pradesh polls: Raja Bhaiya, 17 others booked for assaulting SP polling agent
Feb 28, 2022
Uttar Pradesh elections: The case was registered at the Kunda police station under various sections of the IPC and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. Acting on a complaint, the police registered the case against 18 people, including Raghuraj Pratap Singh, and the matter is being probed, the officer said.
Uttar Pradesh polls 2022: One election, 4 Akhilesh Yadavs in fray
Uttar Pradesh polls 2022: One election, 4 Akhilesh Yadavs in fray
Feb 28, 2022
The announcement of a candidate by the name Akhilesh Yadav for Mubarakpur had created a flutter, with rumours spreading that the SP chief was fighting the polls from two constituencies. The SP president fought the polls in the third of the seven phase polls from Karhal, and his fate is sealed in electronic voting machines, with counting on March 10.
BJP's West Bengal bandh call evokes mixed response; party workers clash with police
BJP's West Bengal bandh call evokes mixed response; party workers clash with police
Feb 28, 2022
Transportation was normal and most of the commercial establishments remained open in South Bengal even as BJP workers staged blockades of railway tracks and roads in some areas.
Copyright 2023-2025 - www.financetom.com All Rights Reserved