Former U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning to Iran, threatening possible military strikes on key infrastructure following what he described as a violation of a ceasefire agreement in the Strait of Hormuz.
In a statement released on Sunday, Trump accused Iran of attacking vessels passing through the strategic waterway, including ships linked to France and the United Kingdom.
“Iran decided to fire bullets yesterday in the Strait of Hormuz — a total violation of our ceasefire agreement,” he said.
He further claimed that several of the targeted vessels included a French ship and a British freighter, describing the incident as unacceptable.
Trump also referenced Iran’s reported announcement about closing the Strait, insisting that U.S. naval actions had already disrupted movement through the route.
“They’re helping us without knowing it, and they are the ones that lose with the closed passage,” he said, estimating economic losses of up to $500 million daily for Iran, while claiming the United States was unaffected.
He added that shipping routes were already shifting, suggesting that vessels were diverting toward U.S. ports including Texas, Louisiana, and Alaska.
Despite the tough language, Trump said negotiations were still ongoing, noting that U.S. representatives were scheduled to travel to Islamabad, Pakistan, for talks.
However, he warned that failure to reach an agreement could trigger severe consequences.
“We’re offering a very fair and reasonable deal, and I hope they take it,” he said. “If they don’t, the United States is going to knock out every single power plant and every single bridge in Iran.”
Trump added that such action would be, in his words, “an honour” that previous U.S. administrations had failed to take over the past decades.
He concluded by insisting that Iran must reconsider its position, framing the situation as a critical turning point in relations between both countries.
