President Donald Trump is done playing games with the Iranian regime. In a clear and decisive message, the President announced that the United States will respond to any Iranian attack on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz by destroying the regime’s own bridges and power plants.
These potential targets include sensitive infrastructure located in or near the capital, Tehran. This policy applies to any method of attack, whether by drone, missile, or rocket, as the U.S. continues its campaign to secure vital global waterways.
The administration's firm stance comes as U.S. forces have conducted strikes against Iranian targets for 11 consecutive nights, including operations near suspected underground nuclear enrichment facilities.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed that the U.S. will defend international shipping, noting that while the door to diplomacy remains open, the regime in Tehran has shown no genuine interest in de-escalation.
Meanwhile, the Houthis, Iran’s proxies in Yemen, have attempted to threaten Saudi shipping, further destabilizing the region and driving up oil prices. Despite the costs of this necessary defense, Republican lawmakers are pushing forward with a $95 billion budget package to ensure our military has the resources to finish the job.
Senator John Thune correctly noted that Iran is in blatant violation of international law, and President Trump is fully within his authority to protect American interests and our men and women in uniform. As the nation mourns the loss of brave service members, including Sgt. Angel S.
Rampersad, the message from the White House is clear: Iran will pay a heavy price for its hostility.
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