Donald Trump Warns of Military Action Against Iran

President Donald Trump warned that he would not hesitate to use military force against Iran if American allies or maritime vessels are threatened. In an interview with Salem News Channel, Trump stated that military action could occur "right now" if conditions deteriorate, adding that he would consider it a defeat if the Iranian regime remains in power by the end of his term.

Trump defended the ongoing U.S. naval blockade, asserting that the United States maintains total control over the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. He claimed the Iranian regime is collapsing under an economy with inflation reaching 301 percent and noted that the U.S. has suffered no military losses in five months. While regional mediators from Qatar and Pakistan seek diplomatic solutions, Trump indicated Washington is prepared to maintain pressure for up to 26 months.

These warnings follow a claim by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps that it targeted a U.S. early-warning radar in Bahrain. The IRGC stated the strike was retaliation for an attack on a telecommunications tower in Iran's Hormozgan province. This escalation is part of a broader conflict that began in February 2026, involving U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, Iranian drone attacks on U.S. bases, and a naval blockade of Iranian ports.