The US media, citing intelligence data, recently reported that Iran has started the process of mining the Strait of Hormuz, which is an important transport route for the global oil trade. President Donald Trump reacted to this case by stating that he did not believe Iran could do it.
“Almost their entire navy is gone,” Donald Trump told reporters in Washington. CNN reports that the US president also encouraged ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, saying it was “safe” to do so despite previous attacks. “I believe they should use the strait,” added the American leader.
Donald Trump: We hit Iran harder than any country in history
President Donald Trump also warned that the US could inflict significant additional damage to Iran's infrastructure, suggesting it could “destroy it within an hour.” When asked what military moves should be taken to end the war with Tehran, he replied: “more of the same.”
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“We're leaving behind some things that we could destroy this afternoon, or rather within an hour. They would literally never be able to rebuild this country. We've hit them harder than virtually any country in history, and we're not done yet, President Trump said.
