President Donald Trump told Fox News on Sunday that the US may need to seize control of the Strait of Hormuz, saying 'we might have to take it over' and threatening to 'blow them up' — the latest in a series of escalating statements by Trump on Iran and the waterway, according to Israeli media.
President Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric against Iran sharply on Sunday, telling Fox News that the United States "may need to seize control of the Strait of Hormuz" and threatening to "blow them up." The remarks, reported by Israeli media citing the interview, come during a sustained public campaign by Trump against Tehran over the blockade of the strategic waterway.
As The Zioneer reported minutes earlier, Trump separately warned that closing the strait would mean the end of the Iranian state. The new threat — specifically mentioning a US takeover and using explosive language — marks a further intensification of what has become a daily volley of statements from Washington.
The previous 24 hours saw Trump threaten to "take over the rest of Iran" if President Pezeshkian doesn't "shut his mouth" (The Zioneer, 16:21), warn of tolls on Hormuz if no deal is reached within 60 days (07:50), and demand an immediate, non-phased reopening of the strait (June 15). The cumulative effect is a White House posture that appears to shift between ultimatums and possible military action, with no official response yet from Tehran.
What remains unclear is whether the threat reflects a genuine operational plan or maximalist negotiating rhetoric. No US military deployments or official Pentagon statements have confirmed preparations for a seizure of the strait.
7 developments
- DevelopingTrump: Without a deal, US military actions could shut Hormuz for extended period
- StrongTrump warns he may impose Strait of Hormuz tolls if no Iran deal in 60 days
- DevelopingSenator Graham: Stop restraining Israel, US should use military force if Iran does not sign deal immediately
- DevelopingReport: Trump demands immediate, non-phased reopening of Strait of Hormuz and end to naval blockade
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