Trump threatens to 'eliminate' Iranian ships approaching US naval blockade

President Trump posted on Truth Social threatening to immediately destroy any Iranian 'fast attack ships' that approach the US naval blockade of Iranian ports. He wrote: 'Warning: If any of these ships come anywhere close to our BLOCKADE, they will be immediately ELIMINATED, using the same system of kill that we use against the drug dealers on boats at Sea. It is quick and brutal.' Trump also claimed the US military had 'completely obliterated' much of Iran's navy, including 158 ships - a claim that requires independent verification. The threat came as the US maritime blockade took effect following failed diplomatic talks in Islamabad, escalating tensions with Iran during what was described as a tenuous ceasefire. The rhetoric represents a significant escalation in presidential threats of military violence during an active international crisis.

"Warning: If any of these ships come anywhere close to our BLOCKADE, they will be immediately ELIMINATED, using the same system of kill that we use against the drug dealers on boats at Sea. It is quick and brutal." — Posted on Truth Social during the implementation of a US naval blockade of Iranian ports, following failed diplomatic talks in Islamabad. The statement came amid a tenuous ceasefire and represents a direct presidential threat of military action against Iranian vessels.