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Trump Threatens to Sink Iranian Ships and Claims Strait of Hormuz Belongs to US
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Moneycontrol•07-10-2026, 04:13
Trump Threatens to Sink Iranian Ships and Claims Strait of Hormuz Belongs to US
- •US President Donald Trump claimed that the Strait of Hormuz belongs to the United States and threatened to sink Iranian vessels attempting to breach the American naval blockade.
- •Trump stated that the ongoing conflict with Iran would end either the nice way or the not-so-nice way, emphasizing Washington's continued pressure on Tehran.
- •The US President asserted that oil flows through the strategic waterway have recovered significantly, with shipments reaching or exceeding pre-war levels.
- •Trump claimed that the Iranian oil minister has resigned due to severe economic pressure and the disruption of oil exports caused by the ongoing blockade.
Key Questions Answered
US President Donald Trump asserted that the Strait of Hormuz belongs to the United States of America and warned that any Iranian vessels trying to bypass the US naval blockade would be sunk.
Trump stated that if a run is made by an Iranian vessel, the US will hit the cabin if it carries oil, or target the rudder, and will simply sink the ship if it is not carrying oil.
Trump claimed that Iran's oil minister had resigned, quoting the official as telling him that Iran has no economy, no oil, and nothing left.
