US president vows overwhelming force as Iranian regime threatens global energy lifeline and regional stability.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a warning on Monday night declaring that it would determine when the war against Iran ends, responding to remarks by US President Donald Trump who suggested the conflict could conclude soon.
In a statement cited by international media, the Revolutionary Guards threatened to halt oil exports from the region if US and Israeli strikes against Iran continue. The group warned that not “one liter of oil” would be allowed to leave the region under such circumstances, signaling potential disruption to global energy markets.
Trump responded forcefully on his Truth Social platform, warning Tehran that any attempt to block shipping through the Strait of Hormuz would provoke an overwhelming American response. He stated that if Iran interfered with the flow of oil through the strategic waterway, the United States would strike back with far greater force than it has used so far.
The US president also warned that American forces could destroy key Iranian infrastructure that would make it extremely difficult for the country to rebuild its military capabilities. Despite the strong warning, Trump said he hoped such escalation would not be necessary.
Trump emphasized that maintaining open passage through the Strait of Hormuz is critical for global energy stability. The narrow waterway carries roughly one fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas shipments, making it one of the most strategically important maritime routes in the world.
Speaking earlier at a press conference, Trump suggested that the military campaign against Iran is approaching its final stages. He said the objective of the operation is to eliminate Iran’s ability to develop or deploy weapons that could threaten the United States or its allies.
The Revolutionary Guards also issued a separate message claiming that Arab and European countries that expel Israeli and American ambassadors would be permitted safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a statement widely seen as an attempt to influence regional diplomacy during the ongoing conflict.
Meanwhile, the fighting has already disrupted shipping and energy exports through the vital maritime corridor, intensifying concerns about global oil supplies as the confrontation between Iran and the US-Israel alliance continues.
