U.S. President Donald Trump spoke to reporters at the White House about Iran, issuing a series of strong statements. He threatened renewed attacks on Iran’s bridges, power plants, and other civilian infrastructure, warning of actions that could amount to war crimes. Trump also said that if he had the opportunity, he would seize Iran’s vast oil reserves to generate significant revenue.
Trump criticized Americans who oppose war, calling them “fools,” while asserting that his “Make America Great Again” supporters remain firmly behind him. He further claimed that his administration had sent guns to anti-government protesters in Iran, though he did not specify which group received them.
The president declared that his ultimatum to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz was final, describing Tehran’s response to U.S. proposals as “important” but “not good enough.” The remarks, reported by Al Jazeera, underscore escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran.