I am close to making a decision. We are all set for it," Trump said.
"They haven't received enough pain yet," Trump said.
He stated that regional allies could quickly join potential future military escalations.
"Would join in two minutes if I asked them to," Trump said. "We don't need anybody."
He warned against actions targeting commercial transit in the Persian Gulf region.
"From this point forward, any time the Islamic Republic of Iran shoots at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, whether it be by missile, rocket, drone, or any other device or weapon, the United States will bomb and destroy one bridge or power plant, including those located next to, or in, the capital city of Tehran," Trump said.
Houthi military representatives confirmed the targeted operations against the Saudi vessels via official channels.
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The Houthi movement stated on Telegram that they had "carried out a qualitative military operation targeting two Saudi oil tankers that violated the blockade," naming the vessels as the Encelia and the Layla.
U. S.
officials urged calm while reiterating pressure on Iran for its involvement in regional maritime disruptions.
"The price will continue to get higher every single night until they come to their senses," said Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Iranian officials warned against further strikes on their domestic infrastructure and claimed rights to regional waterways.
"Any aggression against Iran, including our infrastructure, will compel a powerful and decisive response," said Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi.
