Trump Targets Iran in Strait of Hormuz Strikes Amid Ominous Warning
US President Donald Trump announced fresh strikes against Iranian targets around the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, framing them as retaliation for Tehran's attempts to lay mines in the strategic waterway and a previous attack on a US military base.
In response, Iran claimed it had already targeted US bases across the region and launched missiles toward Jordan. Trump further warned of a significantly larger military response should Iran choose to retaliate.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that Iran's economy has entered an 'acceleration phase' of bankruptcy, emphasizing that despite the conflict, 17 million barrels of crude oil passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, signaling that Tehran lacks control over the vital trade corridor.