Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane, is a "huge money‑making machine" that few people had heard about until recently. He added that the United States could either reach an agreement with Iran or "finish the job," claiming that ending the conflict would be easy. Trump also warned that the U.S. could destroy Iran’s bridges in an hour and, in his view, could quickly dismantle the country’s energy infrastructure and power plants, stating that Iran no longer has the financial means to defend itself. He emphasized that the destruction of these facilities would be known to the Iranians.
The remarks reflect Trump’s hardline stance on Iran and highlight his focus on the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s energy sector.