US Edition
Published • loading... • Updated
Trump warns Iran of response '20 times harder' if Strait of Hormuz blocked
Trump threatens to increase military force twentyfold if Iran blocks oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for one-fifth of the world's oil supply.
- Monday evening, Donald Trump posted on Truth Social a warning that 'If Iran does anything that stops the flow of Oil within the Strait of Hormuz, they will be hit by the United States of America TWENTY TIMES HARDER than they have been hit thus far'.
- Amid reports of Iran rallying behind Mojtaba Khamenei, Trump authorized unprecedented U.S. strikes last week, including a reported strike that destroyed an elementary school in Iran killing 175.
- The Strait of Hormuz handles one-fifth of the world's oil supply, and Trump said U.S. attacks could rise sharply if Iran blocked tanker traffic after serious damage to Iran's air force and navy.
- Brent crude futures jumped about 7% to their highest since 2022, while a Reuters/Ipsos poll released Monday found 67% expect gas prices to rise and Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned they would block oil exports if attacks continue.
- After speaking with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Trump said the U.S. administration will waive oil-related sanctions on some countries, while options include releasing oil from strategic reserves amid at least 1,332 Iranian civilian deaths.
Insights by Ground AI
6 Articles
6 Articles
Trump threatens Iran with 'death, fire, and fury' if oil flow disrupted
Donald Trump posted a stark warning to Iran on Truth Social Monday evening, threatening military retaliation if the country interferes with oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz."If Iran does anything that stops the flow of Oil within the Strait of Hormuz, they will be hit by the United States of America TWENTY TIMES HARDER than they have been hit thus far," Trump wrote in the post.Trump escalated his rhetoric further, writing, "Additionall…
·United States
Read Full ArticleCoverage Details
Total News Sources6
Leaning Left2Leaning Right2Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution40% Left, 40% Right
Bias Distribution
- 40% of the sources lean Left, 40% of the sources lean Right
40% Right
L 40%
C 20%
R 40%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
