Trump threatens Iran with 'death, fire and fury' over Strait of Hormuz

President Trump issued severe threats against Iran on Truth Social, warning that the United States would respond 'twenty times harder' if Tehran disrupted oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump threatened Iran with 'Death, Fire, and Fury' and warned of devastating strikes that could make it 'virtually impossible' for the country to rebuild. The threats represented an escalation in rhetoric toward Iran over the strategically vital waterway through which a significant portion of global oil supplies pass. Trump warned of 'military consequences' at 'a level never seen before' if Iran deployed mines or otherwise blocked the strait. The statement appeared to be preemptive rather than in response to any specific Iranian action.

"Death, Fire, and Fury will reign upon them" — Posted on Truth Social warning Iran against blocking the Strait of Hormuz, threatening military response 'twenty times harder' and 'at a level never seen before' if oil shipments were disrupted