Trump Threatens To Take Over Strait Of Hormuz If Iran Tries "Anything Cute" The United States president, Donald Trump, has warned that Iran will face severe consequences if it continues to attack American and Israeli interests in the Middle East, including a potential takeover of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The threat came amid ongoing tensions following Iran's attacks on oil infrastructure and merchant ships in the region, which have disrupted global oil shipments. The strait, through which approximately 20% of the world’s oil flows, has seen a significant reduction in tanker traffic due to Iranian drone and missile strikes. Oil prices briefly spiked to their highest level since 2022 after Iran announced the appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as its new supreme leader. However, prices later declined as market confidence shifted toward the possibility of a swift resolution to the conflict. Trump claimed that Iran’s military capabilities have been severely weakened by U.S. strikes targeting over 5,000 Iranian assets, asserting that the country now lacks a functional navy, air force, or effective missile systems. “They’ve got no communications, no air force, their missiles are down to a scatter,” Trump stated during a CBS News interview. The president also emphasized that Iran’s attacks on the Strait of Hormuz would result in a “twenty times harder” response from the U.S. “If they do anything bad, that would be the end of Iran, and you’d never hear the name again,” he added, claiming the waterway remains open and ships continue to transit through it. Iran’s attacks have caused significant disruptions, including the deaths of at least seven mariners in attacks on commercial vessels near the strait, according to the International Maritime Organisation.#iran #donald_trump #strait_of_hormuz #mojtaba_khamenei #vladimir_putin
Trump says Iran 'war is very complete,' talks to Putin President Donald Trump told a CBS News reporter on Monday that the war against Iran could be nearing its end, describing the conflict as "very complete, pretty much." According to CBS senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang, Trump claimed Iran’s military capabilities had been severely diminished, with the country lacking a functional navy, air force, and effective communication systems. He added that Iran’s drones were being destroyed in large numbers and that its manufacturing capacity for such weapons had been crippled. "If you look, they have nothing left. There's nothing left in a military sense," Trump stated. The president also claimed the U.S. was "very far" ahead of his initial estimate that the war could last four to five weeks. Trump further asserted that he had someone other than Iran’s newly appointed supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, in place to lead the country. When asked about his stance toward Khamenei, Trump said, "I have no message for him. None, whatsoever." Separately, Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin during a phone call, according to the Kremlin. Russian foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov told Reuters that Putin proposed ways to quickly end the war. The Kremlin did not specify the details of the proposals but emphasized that the conversation focused on de-escalation efforts. Trump’s comments came amid rising U.S. stock market indices, which surged following reports of his remarks. Analysts noted that the market reaction reflected optimism about a potential resolution to the conflict. However, the situation remains volatile, with global energy markets fluctuating as tensions in the Middle East continue to impact oil prices. The war has also drawn significant attention from international leaders and analysts.#iran #donald_trump #vladimir_putin #khamenei #cbs_news
