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Trump Vows More Iran Strikes, Urges Oil Firms to Use Hormuz Strait

President Donald Trump declared that U.S. military strikes against Iran are ongoing and unprecedented in scale, claiming to have severely degraded Iran's naval capabilities. He directly urged oil companies to resume using the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, which has been closed due to the conflict. The U.S. military command stated its objective is to eliminate Iran's ability to threaten American interests and allies. In response, Iran has warned that it will retaliate and target regional ports if its own port facilities are attacked.

Key Points: Trump on Iran Strikes: "We're Not Finished Yet"

  • Trump vows continued military action against Iran
  • Urges oil companies to use the Strait of Hormuz
  • Claims near-total destruction of Iranian navy
  • US CENTCOM states goal is to eliminate Iran's threat capability
  • Iran warns of retaliation if its ports are hit
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"We're not finished yet": Trump on Iran strikes, says oil companies should use Strait of Hormuz

President Trump asserts US military dominance over Iran, urges oil companies to use the Strait of Hormuz, and comments on the ongoing conflict.

"We have hit them harder than virtually any country in history has been hit, and we're not finished yet. - Donald Trump"

Washington DC, March 12

President Donald Trump on Wednesday asserted that oil companies should use the Strait of Hormuz, which has been closed due to the ongoing conflict backed by the US between Iran and Israel.

He said that Iran was paying a big price for inflicting 47 years' worth of damage to the world.

"We have hit them harder than virtually any country in history has been hit, and we're not finished yet. They've inflicted 47 years' worth of damage to the world, and now they're paying a big price," he said.

Trump said that none of the countries has seen an operation like the one the US is doing in Iran.

"I just spoke with the leaders of various countries, and they said they've never seen anything like it. I built it during my first term, and I didn't realise I was going to use it this much, but we have the greatest military in the world by far -- nobody close. I think oil companies should use the Strait of Hormuz. We took out just about all of their mine ships in one night... just about all of their navy is gone. We're doing something that nobody ever thought was possible to do. Our military is the best, it's the most powerful in the world, and they're hitting them very hard. This is 47 years of abuse -- and killing lots of people," he said.

US CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper on Wednesday said the US is eliminating Iran's military abilities.

He said, "We are on a path to eliminating Iran's ability to threaten Americans and our friends, and we are achieving this through a combination of lethality, precision, and rapid innovation."

In response to a reporter asking about the strike on a school in southern Iran that killed 175 people, most of them children, Trump once again said he doesn't know about the incident.

Meanwhile, Iran's senior military spokesperson said that it will strike back if its ports are hit, and this comes a short while after the UN military issued a warning telling civilians in Iran to "immediately" avoid all port facilities along the Strait of Hormuz where Iranian naval forces are operating, as per Al Jazeera.

The spokesperson said that ports in the region will become "legitimate targets" if Iranian ports are attacked, Al Jazeera reported.

- ANI

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Priya S
The report about the school strike is heartbreaking. 175 people, mostly children? No geopolitical goal justifies that. The world should demand accountability, not just accept "I don't know" as an answer. Our prayers are with the innocent families affected.
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Rohit P
While Iran's actions have been problematic, this "we're not finished yet" rhetoric is dangerous escalation. India has always advocated for peaceful resolution of conflicts. This feels like a power show that will destabilize the entire Middle East, and we will bear the indirect costs.
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Sarah B
Telling oil companies to just "use the Strait" when it's an active conflict zone is incredibly irresponsible. Ship owners and crews, many from countries like India and the Philippines, are not pawns. Safety must come first.
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Vikram M
The timing is terrible. With elections here, we need stable oil prices. This conflict could send fuel prices through the roof. The government needs to fast-track alternative supply routes and strategic reserves. Jai Hind.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, the article shows a one-sided perspective. A superpower's military might is not the only measure of success. Lasting peace and regional stability, which India needs for its energy security, are achieved through dialogue, not just through boasting about destruction.

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