U.S. President Donald Trump says the United States is “getting very close” to meeting its military objectives in the Middle East, as tensions escalate over Iran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz.
In a post on TruthSocial, Trump outlined what he described as key goals of the U.S. military effort, including degrading Iran’s missile capabilities, dismantling its defence industry and preventing it from developing nuclear weapons.
“Never allowing Iran to get even close to nuclear capability,” Trump said, adding that the U.S. must remain ready to respond “quickly and powerfully” if needed.
He also said the United States may look to reduce its direct role in securing the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting other nations that rely on the waterway should take on more responsibility.
“The Hormuz Strait will have to be guarded and policed … by other nations who use it,” Trump said, adding the U.S. would assist if asked.
Trump’s comments come as Canada and more than 20 other countries issued a joint statement condemning Iran’s actions in the region.
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The statement condemns Iran of attacking unarmed commercial vessels, targeting civilian infrastructure including oil and gas facilities, and effectively closing the Strait of Hormuz.
Three Canadians recently made it back home following weeks stranded aboard a Quebec cargo ship in the narrow passage.
Leaders said such actions threaten global energy supplies and international security.
“Freedom of navigation is a fundamental principle of international law,” the statement said, calling on Iran to immediately halt attacks, including the use of drones, missiles and naval mines.
Countries also warned the disruption of shipping routes could have widespread global impacts, particularly for vulnerable populations.
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The group said it is prepared to support efforts to ensure safe passage through the strait and stabilize global energy markets.
Meanwhile, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration is taking steps to counter the economic impact of the conflict.
Bessent described Iran as a central actor in global terrorism and said the U.S. is accelerating its military and economic response.
He announced on social media that through short-term authorization, they are allowing the sale of Iranian oil currently stranded at sea, aimed at increasing global supply.
“Today, the Department of the Treasury is issuing a narrowly tailored, short-term authorization permitting the sale of Iranian oil currently stranded at sea,” the post read.
The move is expected to release roughly 140 million barrels of oil into global markets, helping ease pressure on energy prices.
Bessent said the measure is limited to oil already in transit and does not allow new purchases or production, adding the U.S. will continue to restrict Iran’s access to financial systems.
Easy to say you’ve accomplished your “military objectives” when you never had any.
Now Trump wants the rest of the world to bail him out after he’s totally screwed things up!
As for the Strait of Hormuz, Iran will keep lobbing drones at it for the foreseeable future…
Arm-chair quarterbacking!
I lived in the middle east for a few years.
Never ever would I speak disparagingly about middle-eastern customs, rules, behaviours, beliefs….
Remember the televised Daniel Pearl beheading?
Islam has an agenda.
World dominance.
Our grandkids deserve better.
Trump will bomb Iran power plant then Iran will start bombing power plants in Gulf nations. Trump will not be able to protect them. The Saudi’s also have same philosophy regarding women driving cars?
The Revolutionary Guards have a lot of bots working the internet for sympathy. I can’t wait until Trump starts bombing their power plants. Eventually the people will rise and take out the regime, as they’ve wanted to for decades. The poor Revolutionary Guards won’t be able to execute women for driving cars anymore.
It is very intersesting that Canada, allies are condemning Iran’s actions? Who attacked? Who started attacking civilian infrastructure first? All governments of NATO counties seems “Deaf and Dumb”.
So what the US and Israhell are doing to the region is just peachy then???
“Iran’s actions”. Right, blame the victim, and not the perpetrators (Israel, US). Global News supporting Zionist narratives as usual. This why smart people don’t take your news seriously.
It’s Scott Bessent. Not Bennet.
This is truly shameless. Why don’t Canada and these countries condemn the United States and Israel for launching military strikes against Iran and its energy infrastructure? Isn’t national sovereignty a more fundamental principle of international law?
I support Iran in taking necessary measures to defend itself.
“The United States is ‘getting very close’ to meeting its military objectives in the Middle East”
Since no one has figured out the US ‘objectives’ it is easy to say BUT Iran may not agree! It’ll be long haul into the future and I’m glad Canada and NATO hasn’t got conned into joining this fiasco.
They should condemn Trump’s actions!!!
Where are the international laws when you attack on other countries? Did anyone consult UNO ?
To me I would say 51st state eh? Go clean up your own illegal war you started.. Twice.. Enjoy.
Typical America; start a war in the middle east and drag all the other nations into it so we can clean up the mess and take in all the poor refugees that hate us. Great.
@ Paul Coker….are you that stupid? Why would they do that?
Iran has every right to defend itself against an Illegal War started by Israel & USA. They’ve played a good game considering the USA Military Superiority. NATO, The International Media & even many Americans are against this Illegal War.
Western news lolll, so it’s ok to targets Iranian energy infrastructure but got forbid they do the same hahaha. Well done Iran, keep these zionists excuted.
It is time for Iran to prove that their leader is alive.
Russian Peter Belinski the coward still pretending he’s Roy here. lol…How was your Olympics Pete? LOL
Ever consider that Trump is just part of the plan?
Trump starts the war and can’t end it, why should other countries and nations clean his mess up. This is his doing. Let Trump, and his minions, clean it up but he can’t he has no end game. The world did not ask you to start a war for us, you did not do the world any favours. The only thing Trump did was make a mess of the global economy. Trump is brainless and demented.
Whatever…just go the hell away.
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