Trump warns of stronger U.S. retaliation if Hormuz attacked

2026-07-22

U.S. President Donald Trump said on the 22nd that each time Iran attacks ships in the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. military will destroy one bridge or power plant. In a social media post, he said Tehran and surrounding areas would also be included among the targets.

Pressure stepped up over nuclear programme and strait control

Trump has stepped up pressure on Iran to make concessions over abandoning its nuclear programme and control of the Strait of Hormuz. On the 21st, he also said he would 'hit extremely hard' any facility that even thinks about nuclear development.

11 straight days of U.S. attacks, exchange resumes

The U.S. military attacked Iran for 11 straight days through the 21st. The intense exchange of attacks between the two sides has resumed, raising the risk of escalation into a full-scale clash.

Iran signals retaliation

Tasnim news agency, which is close to Iran's Revolutionary Guard, reported on the 22nd that if Iranian bridges and power plants are targeted, Iran will launch retaliatory attacks on regional infrastructure, including energy facilities in which the United States has interests, citing military sources. It also reported that 'Trump will once again be covered in disgrace.'

Reiterates conditions for passage through the strait

Trump also said ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz could sail safely if they were operating under coordination or arrangements with Iran. On the other hand, he again stressed that otherwise Iran would not abandon its will to control the strait.

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