Trump: US confiscated millions of barrels of Iranian oil, will strike Iran again

President Donald Trump announced that the United States has seized millions of barrels of Iranian oil and intends to escalate military actions against Iran, declaring that further strikes are imminent. Speaking to reporters, Trump asserted that American forces recently intercepted 22 vessels transporting Iranian oil under the cover of darkness, stating, "We confiscated millions of barrels of oil. Nobody knows that. Iran didn't know until now."

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We confiscated millions of barrels of oil. Nobody knows that. Iran didn't know until now. A few nights ago, we stopped 22 ships. Late at night, without lights.

Trump further claimed that U.S. forces have targeted Iranian radar installations, suggesting these operations have contributed to rising oil prices. He issued a stern warning, stating, "We hit them hard yesterday and we will hit them again today." Trump reiterated his call for Tehran to accept a deal, asserting that Iran has been "completely defeated militarily."

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We hit them hard yesterday and we will hit them again today.

In response, Iran's Foreign Ministry accused Washington of sabotaging diplomatic initiatives through contradictory messages and continued military operations. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian criticized the threats against critical infrastructure, emphasizing that such actions are a sign of "desperation" rather than strength. The ongoing conflict, which intensified following U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran in late February, saw a temporary ceasefire in April, though both sides continue to exchange strikes and accusations.

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Critical infrastructure is the source of life for the population. Threats to transport, energy, or water supply networks are not a show of strength, but a sign of desperation.