Trump threatens to destroy Iranian facilities if Tehran attacks ships in Hormuz

President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran, threatening severe retaliation if Iranian forces target vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. president declared that any attack on shipping in the vital waterway would result in the bombing and destruction of Iranian infrastructure.

In a statement posted on his Truth Social platform, Trump specified that "every time the Islamic Republic of Iran fires on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, whether it is with missiles, rockets, drones or any other device or weapon, the U.S. will bomb and destroy a bridge or a power plant." He further indicated that these targets could include facilities located near or within the capital, Tehran.

This aggressive stance marks a significant escalation in the already strained relations between the United States and Iran. The conflict has seen increased tensions, particularly concerning maritime security in the Persian Gulf region. Trump's explicit threat aims to deter any Iranian aggression against international shipping lanes.

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From now on, every time the Islamic Republic of Iran fires on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, whether it is with missiles, rockets, drones or any other device or weapon, the U.S. will bomb and destroy a bridge or a power plant, including those facilities located near the capital, Tehran, or within it.