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Trump warns Iran of response '20 times harder' if Strait of Hormuz blocked
President Trump warned of a military response 20 times stronger if Iran blocks oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for one-fifth of global 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.
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