In his statement posted on social media, Trump said that if Iran affects the oil supply, the US will take such military steps that could completely destroy many of Iran’s strategic capabilities.

Warning of ‘Death, Fire and Fury’

Using very strong words in his message, Trump said that if Iran took any such action, it could be wreaked havoc with “death, fire and destruction.” He said that the US could target such targets which are easy to destroy and which could also seriously affect Iran’s ability to rebuild in the future. However, Trump also added that he hopes and prays that such a situation never arises.

Why is the Strait of Hormuz important for global oil supply?

The Strait of Hormuz is considered one of the most important maritime oil routes in the world. A large part of the produce from the Gulf region reaches international markets through this route. Many of the world’s major energy importing countries, especially Asian economies, are largely dependent on this route. In such a situation, if any kind of disruption occurs here, it can have a major impact on the global oil market and energy security.

China and other countries were also mentioned

In his statement, Trump said that ensuring the security of this route is also important for those countries which import oil through this route on a large scale. He described it as a kind of gift from the US to countries that heavily use the Strait of Hormuz, including China.

What was said about Operation Midnight Hammer?

Trump said that America has caused major damage to Iran’s nuclear program under Operation Midnight Hammer. According to him, if this campaign had not been carried out, Iran would have had every possibility of developing nuclear weapons. Trump said that this action has averted a major threat in the region.