[94097] Dramatic threats from President Trump: The U.S. may take control of the Strait of Hormuz

President Trump issues an ultimatum to Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz

In an interview with Fox News on June 21, 2026, President Donald Trump harshly attacked the Iranian leadership and presented explicit threats regarding the future of control over the Strait of Hormuz. As reported on Abu Ali Express, a channel known for its critical stance toward the regime in Iran and its support for a hawkish line against it, Trump clarified that he had spoken with Iranian officials and warned them that if they try to close the strait, "you will have no country" according to Abu Ali Express.

Trump presented a vision in which the United States could function as the "guardian angel" of the region, and in this framework, the U.S. might take control of the strait if necessary and collect transit fees. The President even mentioned the possibility that the United States would receive "20% of the oil that passes through the strait" as part of the requested arrangement according to a report by Abu Ali Express.

The President's tone was particularly firm, using blunt language. In parallel reports on Ziv Rubinstein's Telegram channel, Trump was quoted as saying: "I will blow them to pieces" if they do not reach an agreement, and added that if the Iranian president "does not get his act together," the United States will take military action against the country.

These messages reflect an escalation in the U.S. administration's rhetoric toward Tehran, as Trump positions control over strategic shipping lanes as a tool for direct economic and military pressure.