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US President Donald Trump on Friday referred to the Strait of Hormuz as a potential "gusher" for the world and spoken about "opening it for the world."
In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump wrote, "With a little more time, we can easily OPEN THE HORMUZ STRAIT, TAKE THE OIL, & MAKE A FORTUNE. IT WOULD BE A "GUSHER" FOR THE WORLD??? President DONALD J. TRUMP" https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116340751005894827 Trump's remarks come amid the conflict of US-Israel and Iran, that has entered its second month now. Earlier on Friday, the spokesperson of Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters issued a stern warning, emphasising that any assault on the country's bridges, power plants, or energy facilities will trigger severe retaliatory measures, reported state media Press TV. "Any attack on Iran's bridges, power plants, or energy infrastructure will prompt strikes not only on all US and Israeli assets in the region and occupied territories but also on key holdings of US allies and host nations - harder and more devastating than before," the spokesperson declared. The statement further cautioned nations hosting American military bases, urging them to reconsider their cooperation with US forces. "Countries hosting US bases must force American forces to leave if they want to stay safe," the spokesperson added. This announcement comes amid growing regional tensions, with Tehran signalling it will take an uncompromising stance in protecting its critical infrastructure. The warning also underscores Iran's readiness to expand its countermeasures beyond immediate adversaries to include allied nations and host states of American military installations. The Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, a key component of Iran's defence establishment, oversees major construction and military projects, including strategic infrastructure. Its recent statement serves as a clear message that attacks on Iran's essential facilities will not be tolerated, and that any foreign powers involved could face far-reaching consequences. The US-Israel and Iran war has entered the second month now with ambiguity over when the war would end. Trump administration has repeatedly said that the war will end in weeks and not months but the ground reality remains different. (ANI)
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