Trump Threatens To Destroy ‘One Bridge Or Power Plant’ In Iran If It Shoots At Ships In Hormuz
President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Iranian infrastructure, including bridges and power plants, in retaliation for any future attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. This follows a series of U.S. military strikes against Iranian military facilities.
Why it matters
The rhetoric signals a significant escalation in U.S.-Iran tensions, increasing the risk of a broader regional conflict in the Middle East.
Topline President Donald Trump said Wednesday the U.S. would bomb a bridge or power plant each time Iran attacks a ship in the Strait of Hormuz moving forward, escalating his rhetoric against Iran as the prospects of a prolonged conflict seems increasingly likely.
President Donald Trump stops to speak to reporters before boarding Air Force One en route to Dover Air Force Base on July 22, 2026 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) Getty Images Key Facts Trump said on Truth Social, “from this point forward, any time the Islamic Republic of Iran shoots at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, whether it be by Missile, Rocket, Drone, or any other device or weapon, the United States will bomb and destroy ONE BRIDGE OR POWER PLANT, including those located next to, or in, the Capital City of Tehran.”
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