President Donald Trump said Friday evening that the public will soon learn whether he will retaliate for Iran's attack in the Strait of Hormuz. The remark follows days of escalating tensions and repeated US warnings to Tehran over the strategic waterway.
President Donald Trump said Friday evening that the public will soon learn whether he will order a military response to Iran's attack in the Strait of Hormuz. The statement, posted on social media, comes amid a series of US warnings to Tehran over the strategic waterway.
As The Zioneer reported earlier this week, Trump has repeatedly threatened Iran with devastating retaliation if it closes the strait, warning that the US could "take over" the waterway. On Friday, he said Iran struck a merchant vessel in the strait and that US forces intercepted three Iranian drones.
It remains unclear what form a potential US response would take. Trump's latest remark leaves the timing and scope of any retaliation uncertain, as the administration weighs military options against diplomatic channels.
2 developments
- StrongIran warns Trump against violating ceasefire
- StrongTrump: If Iran does not respect us, I will do what I must; addresses Lebanon and sanctions
- StrongTrump to Iran: If you violate the deal, I'll do what I have to do
- DevelopingTrump sends tough messages to Iran, warns Tehran would bear blame for escalation
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