Blockade Threat: Trump Vows Destruction if Iran Closes Hormuz Strait
In a bold and expletive-laden warning, US President Trump threatens to destroy Iranian infrastructure if the vital Hormuz Strait is blocked, escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Washington - In a dramatic escalation of tensions between the United States and Iran, President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Tehran, threatening the destruction of Iranian power plants and bridges if the country dares to block the strategically crucial Hormuz Strait.
The Hormuz Strait, a narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, is a vital global shipping chokepoint, with an estimated one-fifth of the world's total oil supply passing through it. The threat of its blockage by Iran has long been a source of concern for the United States and its allies in the region.
In a tweet that has further inflamed the already volatile situation, Trump warned,
Source: BBC News
