Trump says he warned Iran of takeover if Strait of Hormuz stays closed

The statement came after Iran announced it would close the waterway, reversing a commitment made days earlier to keep traffic flowing. Iran linked the decision to continued Israeli operations in Lebanon targeting Hezbollah.

Background to the threat Fox correspondent Trey Yingst reported that Trump described an early-morning phone call in which he relayed the warning directly. Yingst quoted Trump as saying the message included the line that Iran would not have a country and that U.S. forces would take over the rest.

The reported threat marks an escalation from earlier discussions about occupying Kharg Island, an Iranian oil hub, before the ceasefire extension signed on Wednesday.

Ceasefire and regional developments The 60-day agreement signed Wednesday extends an existing ceasefire between U.S. and Iranian forces and includes sanctions relief if Iran meets further conditions. It also contains commitments regarding nuclear weapons and materials addressed in prior U.S. strikes.

Israeli operations in Lebanon have continued since the war began, with officials reporting more than 4,000 deaths. Israeli national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir posted a statement on Friday calling for forces to burn all of Lebanon. Vice President JD Vance left for Switzerland this weekend to lead the next round of talks with Iranian officials.

The administration has expressed frustration with Israeli actions while maintaining that the United States will enforce Iranian compliance with the waterway agreement.