Trump Issues Profane Threat to Iran Over Strait of Hormuz Closure
President Donald Trump posted a profanity-laced message on Truth Social demanding Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz, threatening strikes on power plants and bridges starting Tuesday. The statement, issued on Easter Sunday, referenced potential attacks on Iranian infrastructure and included a closing phrase 'Praise be to Allah.' Trump also announced a 1 p.m.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewPresident Donald Trump demanded that Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz in a post on Truth Social on Easter Sunday morning. The message warned of strikes on Iranian power plants and bridges if the strait remains closed. Trump specified Tuesday as 'Power Plant Day and Bridge Day' for U.S. forces to target infrastructure in Iran.
The full post read: 'Open the F’ Strait you crazy b**, or you’ll be living in Hell—JUST WATCH!' Trump concluded the message with 'Praise be to Allah.' This marked an explicit escalation in rhetoric amid ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions.
The Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global oil shipments, has been closed by Iran, according to multiple reports. Newsweek linked the threat to heightened U.S. military alert status following the rescue of two airmen whose plane was shot down over Iran on Friday. No other sources confirmed the airmen incident.
Trump's statement referenced potential attacks on key infrastructure, including bridges and power plants. The Independent reported that Trump claimed U.S. forces would begin strikes against civilian infrastructure targets in two days. Axios described the threats as targeting civilian infrastructure specifically.
Sources agree on the core elements of the post, including the profane language and the Tuesday timeline for potential actions. Social media accounts such as @KobeissiLetter, @disclosetv, and @sentdefender quoted similar phrasing: 'Open the f* Strait of Hormuz, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in hell.' Bloomberg, via @business, confirmed the repetition of threats to strike facilities.
Trump announced a press conference with military officials from the Oval Office at 1 p.m. ET on Monday. @sentdefender reported the event as scheduled for that time. @business specified the location as the Oval Office and the inclusion of military personnel.
The post occurred on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023, though the exact date is not specified in sources. Tensions between the U.S. and Iran have escalated due to the strait closure, impacting global energy markets. The U.S. military remains on heightened alert in the region.
No sources contradict the content of the Truth Social post, but details vary on context. Newsweek tied it to the airmen rescue, while others focused solely on the threat. The statement represents one of Trump's most direct public warnings to Iran regarding the strait.
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