President Donald Trump issued a dual threat to Iran on Sunday, warning that if Tehran closes the Strait of Hormuz, 'we'll blow your shape' and also demanding that Iran stop Hezbollah in Lebanon or face even stronger US strikes, according to reports from Assaf Yezekeli (N12) and Amit Segal (N12). The threats follow hours of escalating rhetoric and come as US-Iran tensions remain high over Hezbollah's operations.
President Donald Trump escalated his threats against Iran on Sunday evening, warning that if Tehran closes the Strait of Hormuz, 'we'll blow your shape,' according to reports from journalists Assaf Yezekeli and Amit Segal (N12). The remark, first reported at 16:40 Jerusalem, is a harsher formulation than earlier warnings. Around 16:12 Jerusalem, Trump had told Fox News that closing the strait would mean Iran 'will not have a country' and claimed he spoke directly with the Iranians. By 16:21 Jerusalem, as The Zioneer reported (relation: SAME-THREAD), Trump also warned President Pezeshkian to 'keep his mouth shut and get a grip' or the US would take over the rest of Iran. The new 'blow your shape' threat, reported minutes later, sharpens the ultimatum.
In a second message delivered at the same time, Trump demanded that Iran 'immediately stop Hezbollah in Lebanon' or face even stronger US strikes. This follows an earlier thread in which Trump, at 16:12 Jerusalem, expressed disappointment that Israel cannot 'move' Hezbollah and said he was close to 'giving it to Syria.' At 16:21 Jerusalem, as The Zioneer reported (relation: SAME-THREAD), Trump posted on Twitter that Iran must stop Hezbollah 'immediately' or he will hit Iran 'even harder!!!' The demand also aligns with Trump's call earlier this week—reported by The Zioneer on Wed Jun 17, 19:48 Jerusalem—for Syria to step in and handle Hezbollah, and his statement on Thu Jun 18, 20:21 Jerusalem that 'Hezbollah must definitely disarm.'
The dual threat comes amid escalating Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon and ongoing US-Iran nuclear and regional negotiations. Trump's rhetoric has escalated sharply over the past hour, with the new 'blow your shape' warning representing the most aggressive formulation yet regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
No official Iranian response has been reported yet, and it remains unclear whether Trump's warning of a direct conversation with the Iranians—first mentioned at 16:12 Jerusalem—has been confirmed by any Iranian source.
7 developments
- DevelopingTrump says he warned Iran against closing Strait of Hormuz for blackmail
- DevelopingTrump threatens 'very hard' strikes on Iran if Hezbollah continues to cause trouble
- ConfirmedIran threatens missile retaliation amid Hormuz closure as U.S. talks continue
- StrongIran Demands Hormuz Revenue, Says Trump Post Contradicts Interim Deal
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