Trump declares US 'guardian angel' of Middle East in new threat to wipe out Iran
Donald Trump has threatened to take U. S. control of the Strait of Hormuz, warning Iran "you won't have a country. "11:21 ET, 21 Jun 2026Updated 11:30 ET, 21 Jun 2026Donald Trump warned Iran that the U. S. will. . .
Donald Trump has threatened to take U. S. control of the Strait of Hormuz, warning Iran "you won't have a country. "11:21 ET, 21 Jun 2026Updated 11:30 ET, 21 Jun 2026Donald Trump warned Iran that the U. S. will seize control of the Strait of Hormuz if both sides fail to reach a long-term agreement. The warning came after Iranabruptly re-closed the vital passagefor international oil shippingfollowing alleged ceasefire violations. "You close it and you won't have a country,"the presidentsaid he told Iranian officials about the strait, according to Fox News' Trey Yingst. "You won't even make it back to your f---g country. "Article continues belowTrump escalated his remarks during his interview with Yingst, warning that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian "better watch his mouth. He better shape up or we'll take over the rest of the country. "The statement came after Pezeshkian declaring Iran will not "give up our right to enrichment (of uranium,) and they will be forced to accept it. "Trump eyes taking over strait, charging tolls and taking oilTrump continued by explaining thatthe memorandum of understandingnegotiated between both countries last week is only an extension of their ceasefire agreement. He indicated that the U. S. maintains leverage and possesses multiple options if Iran refuses to accept a long-term deal, according to Fox News. The memorandum specifies that the countries have a minimum of 60 days to pursue a final agreement. Trump referenced that structure to Yingst, saying he has a "60-day option and I can do whatever I want after that option. "One possibility, Trump said, is for the U. S. to assume complete control ofthe Strait of Hormuz,imposing fees on ships passing through while also collecting a flat 20% of oil transported through the strait. He said in that situation, the U. S. would serve as the "guardian angel" of the strait. JD Vance: initial talks with Iran made 'great' progress. Representatives from the U. S. and Iran convened in Switzerland on Sunday for the first round of discussions. The U. S. delegation was headed byVice President JD Vance, who was joined by special U. S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Vance, addressing media following the initial discussions, said "great" progress is being made toward a future "where everyone can work together to promote peace and prosperity. "Article continues belowSoon after the vice president's comments, Trump posted on Truth Social a threat to launch more airstrikes against Iran. "We'll hit Iran very hard again, just like we did last week, only harder! ! !" unless it stops "their highly paid PROXIES in Lebanon," the president wrote, referring to Hezbollah.