President Trump warns Iran of retaliatory strikes on infrastructure following 11 consecutive nights of U.S. military operations.
President Trump issued a warning to Iran on Wednesday, stating that the United States will strike an Iranian bridge or power plant every time the Islamic Republic attacks a ship in the Strait of Hormuz. The administration announced these strikes could target infrastructure sites near or within the capital city of Tehran. This warning follows 11 consecutive nights of U.S. strikes aimed at degrading Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping. The conflict over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global oil and gas trade, has caused oil prices to rise by approximately 4%. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Asian leaders that Iran’s demand to control and collect tolls in the waterway would set a dangerous precedent for global navigation. Rubio noted that while Washington remains committed to diplomacy, Iran has not yet shown a serious commitment to talks. As the war continues, market analysts are monitoring potential supply risks and the possibility of further inflation as oil prices remain high.