Trump Sets New Retaliation Policy Against Iranian Attacks in Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump announced that the United States will retaliate against any Iranian attack on ships in the Strait of Hormuz by targeting and destroying a bridge or power generation facility.

On his Truth Social account, Trump stated, "From now on, each time the Islamic Republic of Iran fires on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, whether by missile, drone, or any other device or weapon, the United States will bomb and destroy one bridge or power plant, including those located near or inside the capital, Tehran."

He concluded his post with the phrase, "Thank you for your attention to this matter!"

Yesterday, Trump issued another warning regarding Iran, declaring in press remarks that Iran "has seen nothing yet" and threatening that the United States would strike the "Mount Axe" region in Iran "very soon."

He reaffirmed that US strikes on Iran have prevented Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

Earlier today, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned against creating what he called a "dangerous precedent" by allowing Iran to control the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing that Tehran "does not have, under any existing legal mechanism, the right to control traffic through Hormuz."

Rubio added that Iran "is not serious about talks," while confirming the US commitment to political solutions. He said, "We are open and always ready to engage in dialogue, negotiation, and dispute resolution. The problem we currently face (with Iran) is that they are not serious about talks. If they are serious, we are serious too. If they are not, we will do what is necessary to protect our interests and those of our allies."

This announcement follows an Iranian attack on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, which had been fully open to free and safe passage before the United States and Israel launched an assault on Iran in February.