No Ship Will Pass Hormuz Without Approval, Trump Sends Warning to Iran
Washington: US President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning regarding tensions with Iran, claiming that the United States has control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz and that only ships approved by Washington will be allowed to pass through the key maritime route.
According to international media reports, Trump said that reaching an agreement with Iran is necessary, but warned that the United States would not hesitate to take strict measures if Tehran refuses to cooperate.
The US president claimed that America has the capability to target Iran’s important infrastructure, including power plants and bridges, if required. He said that further action could be taken depending on Iran’s response.
Trump’s Statement on Strait of Hormuz
Talking about the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil shipping routes, Donald Trum’p said that Iran does not have control over the waterway and claimed that the United States has the authority to determine which vessels can pass through it.
Trump also alleged that Iran could attempt to place naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz to create instability in the region. However, he said that the United States remains fully prepared to deal with any possible threat.
Trump Claims Iranian Military Capabilities Were Reduced
Earlier, while addressing a gathering in Michigan, Trum’p claimed that the United States had severely damaged Iran’s naval and air capabilities, military leadership, and air defence systems.
He further claimed that Iran’s drone and missile production capabilities had been significantly reduced, saying that Tehran’s current drone manufacturing capacity was operating at only a small fraction of its previous level.
Iran-US Tensions Continue
Trum’p said that Iran is now seeking talks with the United States, arguing that negotiations became possible only after Washington took strong action.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical global trade route, with a significant portion of the world’s energy shipments passing through the narrow waterway. Any escalation in tensions around the region could have wider implications for international markets and security.