Trump says Iran will be 'blown off the face of the earth' if it targets US vessels
US President Donald Trump holds a press conference at the White House in Washington, DC. SCREENGRAB
In an interview with FOX News on Monday, US President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Iran, stating that the country would be "blown off the face of the Earth" if US vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump highlighted the United States' military capabilities, asserting that the US was better equipped than ever before. “We have more weapons and ammunition at a much higher grade than we had before,” he said, emphasising the superiority of American military resources.
“We have the best equipment. We have stuff all over the world. We have these bases all over the world. They’re all stocked up with equipment. We can use all of that stuff, and we will, if we need it,” Trump added.
BREAKING: President Trump sends a new warning to the Iranian regime if it attacks any U.S. vessel working to implement Project Freedom:
“They’ll be blown off the face of the earth.”
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“We have more… pic.twitter.com/SdddxZsSu8Trump said that US forces shot down seven small boats.
“We’ve shot down seven small boats, or, as they like to call them, ‘fast’ boats,” he said.
Trump calls South Korea to Join Project Freedom
He called South Korea to join US “Project Freedom” to escort trade vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
In a post on his Truth Social account he mentioned the Iranian attack on at least one South Korea trade ship.
"Iran has taken some shots at unrelated Nations with respect to the Ship Movement, PROJECT FREEDOM, including a South Korean Cargo Ship. Perhaps it’s time for South Korea to come and join the mission!" he added.