Trump Threatens to Bomb Iranian Bridges, Power Plants Over Strait of Hormuz Attacks
Former President Donald Trump warned that any Iranian attack on ships in the Strait of Hormuz would be met with US strikes on Iran's infrastructure, including bridges and power plants.
In a statement attributed to Donald Trump, the former US president threatened severe retaliatory action against Iran over potential incidents in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump warned that any Iranian attack on a vessel in the strait—whether by missile, rocket, drone, or other weapon—would prompt the United States to bomb and destroy one of Iran's bridges or power plants.
The comment escalates rhetoric around the key oil shipping chokepoint, where tensions have historically driven volatility in energy markets. No specific timeline or official policy confirmation was provided.
Source: First Squawk