Trump Threatens to Bomb Iranian Infrastructure Over Hormuz Attacks
US President Donald Trump vowed to destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant for each ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict entered its 11th consecutive day of US strikes as both sides exchanged fresh attacks and diplomatic efforts stalled. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted global energy markets, pushing Brent crude above $95 per barrel.
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US President Donald Trump warned on Wednesday that the US would destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant every time Tehran attacked shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The threat came as Washington and Iran exchanged fresh strikes, regional missile alerts sounded and diplomatic efforts remained stalled.
The U.S. carried out another wave of strikes on Iran overnight into Wednesday, and air defences opened fire over the capital, Tehran.
The US president said Washington would destroy one piece of civilian infrastructure — including sites near Tehran — each time Iran fires on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, as the war entered its 11th consecutive day of US strikes.
Iranian official says Tehran would retaliate by targeting 'energy facilities in which the United States has interests'.
US President Donald Trump threatened on Wednesday to destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant each time Tehran attacks a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating Washington’s response as the conflict spread across the region and placed another major shipping route at risk. The warning came hours before Trump was due to attend the return of four US service members killed in Iranian attacks and related operations in Jordan and Iraq. “From this point forward, any time the Islamic Republic of Iran...
United States forces will destroy Iranian infrastructure if Tehran fires at ships. This threat comes after recent American airstrikes and Iranian missile attacks on Jordan. Diplomatic efforts show little progress as officials remain firm on their positions. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz significantly impacts global energy markets and economies. Houthi rebels in Yemen also threaten shipping, putting another trade chokepoint at risk.
US President Trump has threatened to destroy a "bridge or power plant" for each ship fired upon in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent North Sea crude surpassed $95 per barrel for the first time in nearly six weeks. Follow DW.