Trump Warns Iran Will Cease to Exist If Attacks Continue After US Strikes Near Strait of Hormuz

Following a series of US military strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump sharply accused Iran of violating a ceasefire agreement. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that the strikes targeted Iranian missile storage sites, drone facilities, radar stations, air defense systems, and naval mine-laying capabilities. These actions were in response to an Iranian attack on a commercial oil tanker in the strategic waterway, which Washington viewed as a breach of the ceasefire.

In a statement released overnight between Saturday and Sunday, Trump warned that if Iran persists in its hostile behavior, the United States might escalate its military response. He said, "There may come a time when we are no longer reasonable and must complete the mission we have started with great success. If that happens, the Islamic Republic of Iran will no longer exist."

The US strikes and Trump's stern warning mark a significant escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran, highlighting the fragile security situation in the Persian Gulf region. The US military's actions aim to deter further Iranian aggression following the tanker attack, but the president's comments suggest a readiness to intensify military pressure if necessary.