Trump Threatens Iran: Destroy Everything and Take Over Oil
On April 5, Xinhua News Agency reported from Washington that U.S. President Trump stated that if Iran does not reach an agreement with the United States soon, he will order to "blow everything up" and "take over the oil."
In an interview with Fox News, Trump said, "Negotiations are ongoing" and "there is a possibility of reaching an agreement on the 6th." Previously, he set April 6 as the deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Earlier that day, Trump threatened on social media that if Iran does not open the Strait of Hormuz, it will "live in hell." He said, "April 7 will be Iran's power plant day and bridge day," implying a severe bombing of Iran's power plants and bridges.
U.S. President Trump threatened on April 5, 2023, to destroy Iranian infrastructure and take control of oil if an agreement is not reached soon. He set a deadline of April 6 for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and warned of severe consequences if they do not comply. Trump indicated that April 7 would be a significant day for Iran's power plants and bridges, suggesting potential military action.
- Trump threatened to destroy everything in Iran if no agreement is reached.
- He stated he would take control of Iranian oil.
- April 6 is set as a deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- Trump warned Iran would 'live in hell' if they do not comply.
- April 7 is referred to as 'power plant day' and 'bridge day' for Iran.