The President of the United States stated, 'Death, fire, and fury would befall them, but I hope and pray that does not happen.' These statements came after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran reported that a tanker was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend amidst rising military tension in the region. 'We will easily eliminate targets that will make it practically impossible for Iran to rebuild as a nation,' he affirmed. In his message, Trump issued a direct warning to the Iranian government. According to the military corps' statement, the maritime passage will be closed to traffic due to the escalation of the conflict. The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf with the Indian Ocean and is considered one of the most sensitive points for global energy trade.
