Trump issues expletive-laden threat to Iran over Hormuz Strait blockage
The US president says he will destroy Iranian power plants and bridges if the vital waterway is not reopened.
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The US president says he will destroy Iranian power plants and bridges if the vital waterway is not reopened.
President Trump warned of attacks on Iran's infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened by his deadline, amid escalating tensions.
President Trump threatened to bomb Iran’s power plants and destroy its bridges if Tehran doesn’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday.
President Trump made new threats to escalate strikes on Iran if it doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz by his deadline, following a U.S. aviator's rescue.
President Trump issued a threat to escalate strikes on Iran if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning of 'Power Plant Day' and 'Bridge Day'.
President Donald Trump issued an expletive-laden warning on Sunday that Tehran had until Tuesday night to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or the U.S. would obliterate Iran’s power plants and bridges.
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