Trump threatens to 'blow the sh*t out of' Iran over Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump issued a series of blunt warnings to Iran on Sunday, signaling a potential shift toward direct kinetic confrontation if Tehran continues to disrupt maritime trade or direct its regional proxies against Israel. Speaking to Fox News, the President addressed Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian directly, telling him to "shape up" and warning that the U.S. could "take over the rest of the country" if Iranian rhetoric regarding uranium enrichment and regional escalation persists.

Threats to the Strait of Hormuz

The President's most severe warnings focused on the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most critical maritime chokepoint. Following reports that the IRGC has declared a formal closure of the strait to Israel-linked vessels, Trump suggested a radical change in U.S. policy. "The U.S. could become the Guardian Angel of the Strait of Hormuz and take 20% of the oil," Trump stated. He added that if Iran does not reach a deal, the U.S. may take over the waterway and collect tolls, warning, "I'll blow the sh*t out of them."

The Hezbollah Connection

Beyond maritime security, Trump linked the Iranian regime's survival to the actions of Hezbollah in Lebanon. In a social media post, he demanded that Iran immediately stop its "highly paid proxies" from causing trouble. This follows a period of intense U.S. Air Force activity in the region, with approximately 10 aerial refueling aircraft observed operating near Iran. U.S. officials have reportedly warned that Trump will hold Tehran directly responsible for further Hezbollah attacks.

Regional Resistance and IDF Movement

The escalation comes as Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem rejected any ceasefire terms that would grant the IDF freedom of movement in Lebanon, calling such an arrangement a "continuation of aggression." While Channel 12 reports that Israel is considering limited troop withdrawals from areas like Beaufort after completing offensive missions, Prime Minister Netanyahu has maintained that Israel will remain in necessary security zones until the threat from Hezbollah is eliminated.