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Trump made clear that the United States does not depend on the strait in the same way many foreign nations do, pointing to America’s own energy resources and shipping capacity.
“Iran decided to fire bullets yesterday in the Strait of Hormuz — A Total Violation of our Ceasefire Agreement! Many of them were aimed at a French Ship, and a Freighter from the United Kingdom. That wasn’t nice, was it?”
He then emphasized that American-bound vessels are already heading toward domestic ports.
“In fact, many Ships are headed, right now, to the U.S., Texas, Louisiana, and Alaska, to load up, compliments of the IRGC, always wanting to be ‘the tough guy!’”
Trump’s most dramatic message came when he outlined what could happen if Tehran refuses to accept a negotiated settlement in the coming days.
“We’re offering a very fair and reasonable DEAL, and I hope they take it because, if they don’t, the United States is going to knock out every single Power Plant, and every single Bridge, in Iran,” Trump continued.
That warning marked one of the strongest public threats yet aimed at Iran’s domestic infrastructure and signals that the administration is prepared to escalate if diplomacy collapses.
Trump then made clear he believes previous administrations failed to confront Iran strongly enough, saying the time for hesitation is over.
“NO MORE MR. NICE GUY! They’ll come down fast, they’ll come down easy and, if they don’t take the DEAL, it will be my Honor to do what has to be done, which should have been done to Iran, by other Presidents, for the last 47 years. IT’S TIME FOR THE IRAN KILLING MACHINE TO END!”
The president also announced that another round of peace negotiations is expected soon. According to remarks given to the New York Post, talks are scheduled to resume in Islamabad, Pakistan.
Trump said Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and senior adviser Jared Kushner are expected to travel to Pakistan on Monday in an effort to push discussions forward.
Vice President J.D. Vance, who reportedly joined Witkoff and Kushner during earlier talks last weekend, is not expected to attend this next diplomatic round.
The renewed tensions come after Iranian officials had indicated just one day earlier that the Strait of Hormuz would remain open. That pledge quickly unraveled when multiple civilian vessels were reportedly fired upon.
Iranian regime figures later claimed the IRGC was in “full control” of the waterway and suggested it would stay restricted as long as broader American pressure measures remain in place.
Back in Washington, Trump responded swiftly by convening national security officials in the White House Situation Room on Saturday. Reports indicate military options were reviewed as the current ceasefire window nears expiration.
The latest showdown places Trump once again at the center of a major foreign policy crisis, with the world now watching whether Iran accepts negotiations—or faces the consequences Trump has promised.
