Trump threatens Iran: U.S. will bomb bridge or power plant for every ship attack

U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran, threatening severe retaliation if Iranian forces target vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump declared on his social media platform, Truth Social, that any hostile action against a ship in the strategic waterway would result in the bombing and destruction of Iranian infrastructure.

"From now on, whenever the Islamic Republic of Iran opens fire on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, whether by missile, drone, or any other device or weapon, the U.S. will bomb and destroy a bridge or power plant, including those located near or within the capital, Tehran," Trump wrote.

This aggressive stance comes in the wake of a recent wave of U.S. military strikes against Iran. In response, Iran launched a missile attack on Jordan, and alerts were issued in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, indicating a heightened regional tension. The exchange underscores the volatile security situation in the Persian Gulf region.

The threat escalates the ongoing confrontation between the two nations, raising concerns about potential wider conflict. The U.S. has previously taken military action against Iran, and Iran has demonstrated its willingness to respond, creating a dangerous cycle of escalation.

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From now on, whenever the Islamic Republic of Iran opens fire on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, whether by missile, drone, or any other device or weapon, the U.S. will bomb and destroy a bridge or power plant, including those located near or within the capital, Tehran.