President Trump Vows to Destroy Iranian Infrastructure for Every Ship Attacked in the Strait of Hormuz
The administration announced that President Trump will retaliate against Iran by bombing and destroying one bridge or power plant for every new attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. This move follows a period of intense military activity where Iran has launched over 30 attacks on commercial ships, threatening global trade and causing oil prices to jump over 4% to nearly $95 a barrel. While the U.S. military insists the Strait of Hormuz remains open for commercial traffic, Iranian officials have warned that the waterway is essential to their security and will be controlled by the Islamic Republic. To counter Iranian aggression, the administration has maintained a series of strikes to degrade Iran's maritime capabilities. Simultaneously, the administration announced a commercial nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, allowing U.S. companies to run nuclear power for the nation. This agreement strengthens the U.S.-Saudi alliance while potentially irritating Iran, which has long sought its own civilian nuclear program.