politics
May 4, 2026
Trump threatens to 'erase Iran from the face of the Earth' if it attacks US ships
US President Donald Trump threatened on Monday to 'erase Iran from the face of the Earth' if the Islamic Republic attacks American ships in the Strait of Hormuz or the Persian Gulf. The president issued this warning during a phone interview with Fox News, as reported on air by the network's correspondent in Israel, Trey Yingst. [...]
TL;DR
- Donald Trump threatened to 'erase Iran from the face of the Earth' if it attacks US ships.
- The warning was issued during a phone interview with Fox News.
- Trump stated the US possesses superior weaponry and is conducting a major military maneuver in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The US Central Command reported facilitating the passage of two merchant ships and destroying six Iranian speedboats.
- Trump had previously threatened dire consequences if Iran did not reach an agreement with the US.