10.03.2026 08:50
U.S. President Donald Trump issued a new threat immediately after his statement last night that "the war is largely over." Trump said, "If Iran does anything to stop the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz, it will be hit 20 times harder than anything it has seen from the U.S. so far."
U.S. President Donald Trump issued stern warnings to Iran in his statements regarding the ongoing war in the Middle East. Following his statement a day earlier that "the war is largely over," Trump sent a new threat message to Iran via the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump stated that if Iran attempts to disrupt the flow of oil in the Strait of Hormuz, which is critical for global oil trade, the U.S. would respond with a much harsher military reaction.
In his statement, the U.S. President said, "If Iran does anything to stop the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz, it will be hit 20 times harder than it has ever seen from the U.S."
Trump noted that if Iran takes such a step, the U.S. would target easily destroyable objectives, arguing that this would make it nearly impossible for Iran to rebuild as a country.
Trump indicated that keeping the Strait of Hormuz open is a "gift from the U.S." for countries that heavily use the strait, especially China.
On March 9, Trump told CBS News, "Some ships are currently passing through (the Strait of Hormuz), but I am considering taking control of the strait."
In response to Trump, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps announced that any Arab or European country that expels Israeli and U.S. ambassadors could pass through the Strait of Hormuz starting today.
THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ AT THE CENTER OF TENSION
The Strait of Hormuz, located between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, is known as a strategic transit point for global energy markets. It is reported that about one-fifth of the world's oil supply is transported through this narrow waterway.
Due to the increasing military activity and the effects of the war in the region, it is stated that there have been serious disruptions in tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. Some oil tankers are reportedly waiting in the region due to security concerns, and maritime traffic has occasionally come to a standstill.
OIL MARKETS SENSITIVE
Energy markets are closely monitoring developments in the Strait of Hormuz. Experts suggest that if the strait closes or oil shipments are interrupted, there could be sharp increases in global oil prices.
Trump's statements are being closely watched in energy markets for this reason, and it is assessed that the U.S. administration wants to convey the message that it will not allow the flow of oil in the strait to be disrupted.
HE SAID "THE WAR IS LARGELY OVER"
In a statement a day earlier, Trump had said that the conflicts in the Middle East have largely come to an end. However, his new threat to Iran indicated that tensions in the region have not completely subsided and that military risks between the parties continue.
A potential tension between the U.S. and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz is seen as developments that could directly affect not only regional security but also global energy markets.