Trump threatens to wipe out Iran's infrastructure, says US will take half its oil

In an ABC interview, President Trump warned that if Iran acts foolishly, the US would have to 'wipe out an entire nation’s infrastructure.' He confirmed the US might help rebuild afterward, comparing it to the Marshall Plan, but added: 'We’ll take half of their oil.'

4 developments

1. 22:33 · 9 JunLatest

   Trump explicitly threatened to wipe out infrastructure and mentioned a Marshall Plan.

2. 22:09 · 9 Jun

   Trump suggests US could demand half of Iran's oil in post-war deal

3. 21:38 · 9 Jun

   Trump claims the US has 'all the power' in the Iran situation.

• Developing18:17 · 6 JulTrump says he can destroy all of Iran's bridges in an hour, shut down electricity in part of an afternoon
• Strong00:28 · 22 JunTrump threatens to 'blow the sh*t out of' Iran over Strait of Hormuz
• Strong21:34 · 9 JunTrump says Iran will halt fire on Israel for at least a week, warns of 'wipe out' if talks fail
• Confirmed18:41 · 21 JulTrump warns Iran: US will strike any nuclear site, retaliate 10-fold if Hormuz attacks continue

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