Trump threatens to blow Iran ‘off the face of the earth’ if it attacks US vessels
Summary
President Donald Trump warned that Iran will be "blown off the face of the earth" if it attacks U.S. ships trying to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. launched a military operation to assist hundreds of trapped ships in the Gulf amid tensions with Iran, which denies U.S. claims of destroying its boats and intercepting missiles.Key Facts
- President Trump threatened severe retaliation if Iran attacks U.S. vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The U.S. began an operation to help over 800 ships and about 20,000 crew members trapped in the Gulf.
- Iran attempted to block the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route for global trade and oil shipments.
- The U.S. military said it destroyed six Iranian small boats and intercepted cruise missiles and drones, but Iran denies this.
- Iran’s military warned it would strike any U.S. naval vessel near the strait and claimed to have hit a U.S. frigate with missiles.
- President Trump claimed the U.S. has strong weapons supplies and global military bases ready for use if needed.
- The conflict challenges a fragile ceasefire brokered by Pakistan last month that failed to reopen the strait.
- The U.S. redirected 50 commercial vessels to avoid the ongoing blockade.
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