Trump warns Iran of devastating consequences over Strait of Hormuz closure

INTERNATIONAL (NPA) — United States President Donald Trump has warned of severe consequences following Iran’s decision to close the Strait of Hormuz again, describing the move as a violation of a ceasefire agreement.

Iran had earlier cited the refusal of the United States to ease sanctions and restrictions as the reason for reimposing the closure of the strategic shipping route.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump alleged that Iran fired shots in the Strait of Hormuz, targeting a French vessel and a freighter from the United Kingdom.

“That wasn’t nice, was it?” he said.

He disclosed that U.S. representatives would travel to Islamabad, Pakistan, for further negotiations, expected to commence the following day.

Trump also claimed that Iran’s decision to shut the strait was counterproductive, arguing that existing U.S. measures had already limited access to the passage.

According to him, the closure would hurt Iran economically, estimating losses of about $500 million daily.

The U.S. president said the United States would not be adversely affected, noting that oil shipments were being redirected, with vessels heading to ports in Texas, Louisiana and Alaska to supply international markets.

He added that the U.S. had presented Iran with what he described as a fair and reasonable deal, urging Tehran to accept it.

Trump warned that failure to do so could lead to strong military action (knocking out of Iran’s power and bridges and others), stressing that the United States would no longer adopt what he called a “Mr. Nice Guy” approach. “They’ll come down fast, they’ll come down easy and, if they don’t take the deal, it will be my honour to do what has to be done,” he said.