{"id":1129,"date":"2026-07-22T21:10:59","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T21:10:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbaneconomynews.com\/?p=1129"},"modified":"2026-07-22T21:10:59","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T21:10:59","slug":"trump-vows-to-bomb-one-iranian-bridge-or-power-plant-for-every-ship-targeted-in-strait-of-hormuz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbaneconomynews.com\/?p=1129","title":{"rendered":"Trump Vows to Bomb One Iranian Bridge or Power Plant for Every Ship Targeted in Strait of Hormuz"},"content":{"rendered":"
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President Donald Trump on Wednesday vowed to attack critical Iranian infrastructure \u200cevery time Tehran targets \u200ba ship in the Strait of Hormuz.<\/p>\n

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\u201cFrom 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,\u201d Trump declared on Truth Social.<\/p>\n

Trump has previously refrained from targeting civilian infrastructure in Iran, though he did warn in April that the \u201cwhole civilization\u201d would die if the regime refused to agree to a cease-fire.<\/p>\n

Iran recently declared the Strait of Hormuz closed \u201cuntil further notice\u201d after stopping a vessel it accused of using an unauthorized route.<\/p>\n

Since then, the IRCG has reportedly attacked two commercial vessels transiting the waterway, including a Cyprus-flagged ship.<\/p>\n

Earlier this month, Trump floated the idea of the United States taking control of the strait, which normally sees around one-fifth of the world\u2019s oil supplies flow through it.<\/p>\n

The US military conducted its eleventh round of strikes on Iran early on Wednesday morning, hammering \u201cIranian military operation centers, maritime capabilities, aircraft hangars, drone storage facilities, and military logistics infrastructure to further degrade Iran\u2019s ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz,\u201d according to a statement from U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM).<\/p>\n

The president told reporters that the bombings will continue until Iran comes back to the negotiating table.<\/p>\n

The IRCG has reportedly attacked more than 30 commercial vessels passing through the strait since the beginning of Operation Epic Fury began in February.<\/p>\n

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Despite the attacks, commercial traffic has continued through the strait, with CENTCOM forces supporting the passage of roughly 900 commercial ships.<\/p>\n

In an escalation of hostilities, Iran over the weekend attacked U.S. outposts in Jordan and Iraq, killing four American service members.<\/p>\n

Trump traveled to Dover Air Force Base Wednesday for the dignified transfer of the four U.S. soldiers:<\/p>\n

\u2022 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii<\/p>\n

\u2022 Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, 19, of Carrollton, Texas<\/p>\n

\u2022 Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad, 28, of Ozone Park, New York<\/p>\n

\u2022 Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton, 30, of Fayetteville, North Carolina<\/p>\n

Trump said dignified transfers are \u201cone of the hardest things to do as a president\u201d and told families, \u201cWe love you. We love your child.\u201d<\/p>\n