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Donald Trump Threatens Iran Over Strait of Hormuz Blockade
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CNBC Awaaz•07-10-2026, 08:12
Donald Trump Threatens Iran Over Strait of Hormuz Blockade
- •US President Donald Trump stated that the Strait of Hormuz belongs to the United States and warned that Iranian vessels attempting to break the blockade could be sunk.
- •Trump warned that if an Iranian ship is carrying oil, its cargo will be targeted, and if it is not carrying oil, the ship will be sunk.
- •Trump declared that the conflict with Iran will end either the good way or the bad way, emphasizing uncertainty over Iran's leadership.
- •Trump claimed that oil transit through the Strait of Hormuz has increased significantly, reaching pre-war levels.
- •Trump asserted that US economic pressure and blockades have severely impacted Iran, adding that Iran's Oil Minister has resigned.
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US President Donald Trump claimed that the Strait of Hormuz belongs to the United States and warned that any Iranian vessels attempting to break the US blockade could be sunk or targeted.
The US blockade has severely impacted Iran's finances, with President Donald Trump stating that the country is losing hundreds of millions of dollars daily and noting the reported resignation of Iran's Oil Minister due to mounting economic pressure.
Donald Trump stated that if an evading Iranian ship is carrying oil, a specific section of it will be targeted, and if the vessel is not carrying oil, it will be completely sunk.
