Writing on his Truth Social website, Trump issued a warning stating that any attempt to block oil shipments would result in an attack that is “TWENTY TIMES HARDER” than before. He further added that the severity of the attack would make it “virtually impossible for Iran to ever be built back as a Nation again.”
In response to the U.S.-Israeli military campaign, Iran has threatened to target ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, potentially disrupting the flow of 20% of the world’s oil. This has led to significant fluctuations in the crude oil market, resulting in rising gas prices at U.S. pumps and concerns about prolonged economic repercussions.
Critics have condemned Trump’s aggressive rhetoric, suggesting that it goes beyond typical wartime threats and enters into more alarming territory. They have pushed back against X:
