Trump Threatens Rampant Infrastructure Bombings To Open Hormuz Strait

President Trump escalated his threats with expletive-laden social media posts promising to reduce Iranian infrastructure to rubble.

“Donald Trump has suggested that the United States is looking to seize Iran’s oil industry, appearing to argue that more time is needed for the war”

Al Jazeera

He declared Tuesday will be Power Plant Day and Bridge Day wrapped up in one.

Al Jazeera

The threats came just days after Trump claimed there could be a good chance of making a deal with Iran.

Trump's rhetoric marked a sharp escalation from intermittent strikes to open calls for comprehensive infrastructure destruction.

Iran has maintained a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz since the US and Israel launched strikes.

Iran has exempted certain countries including India, Pakistan, Russia, and Iraq from the blockade.

CBC

The US military said it is not ready to escort slow-moving vessels in the narrow strait.

The impasse over Hormuz has sent energy prices soaring and exacerbated global economic instability.

The war has already killed thousands across the region.

“for Android Search About Us Sign up to our NewsletterOur AuthorsContact Us Trump threatens to hit Iran infrastructure on Tuesday if Strait remains blocked”

Cyprus Mail

Trump's campaign began with strikes that killed at least 201 Iranians, including 153 children at a girls' school.

Iran fired 1,680 missiles and 4,200 drones and attacked infrastructure in Gulf countries.

Amnesty International condemned Trump's threat as revolting.

The UN Security Council met but adjourned without action.

UK Prime Minister Sunak told Parliament that we cannot stand idly by.

Haaretz

The conflict has contributed to a humanitarian crisis that spans multiple countries.