06:41 20-04-2026

Trump Threatens Strikes on Iran Amid Hormuz Escalation

Donald Trump warns of possible strikes on Iran’s infrastructure as tensions grow in the Strait of Hormuz, with blockades and failed ceasefire claims.

U. S. President Donald Trump has warned that Washington could strike Iran’s critical infrastructure if Tehran refuses to accept the terms of a peace deal proposed by the White House. Among the potential targets he mentioned were power plants and bridges.

In his remarks, Trump signaled a shift toward a tougher approach, arguing that Iran would quickly concede under pressure. He framed possible military action as a necessary step that, in his view, previous leaders had failed to take over decades.

The president also accused Iranian forces of violating a ceasefire on April 18 by opening fire in the Strait of Hormuz. According to his account, the incident resulted in damage to a French naval vessel and a British commercial ship, which he described as unacceptable.

Trump said he had already dispatched U.S. representatives to Islamabad to pursue talks. At the same time, he criticized Tehran’s decision to close the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a move that mirrors earlier U.S. restrictions while inflicting economic losses on Iran itself. He estimated those losses at around $500 million per day.

He added that the United States, in his view, is not bearing comparable costs, noting that a significant number of ships are currently heading to ports in Texas, Louisiana, and Alaska for loading operations.

Plans had reportedly been in place for Vice President J. D. Vance to lead the U.S. delegation in upcoming negotiations with Tehran in Pakistan. However, ABC journalist Jonathan Karl reported that Vance would be unable to travel to Islamabad due to security concerns.

Earlier, U. S. Central Command stated that American naval forces began restricting traffic in the Strait of Hormuz on April 13 under Trump’s orders. The measures apply to vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports. In response, representatives of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced their own blockade of the strait, to remain in effect until U.S. restrictions are lifted.