Arabic version: ترامب يصدر تحذيراً صارماً لإيران بشأن مضيق هرمز

Donald Trump warned that “a whole civilisation will die tonight” if Iran does not open the Strait of Hormuz, ahead of a Tuesday night deadline for Tehran to comply. The comments follow a “pretty shocking” silence from US Congress on the US-Israeli war, Al Jazeera’s Kimberly Halkett explains.

The remarks highlight the escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran, particularly in the context of the current conflict involving Israel. According to Al Jazeera, these comments follow an unusual silence from the U.S. Congress regarding the military engagement in the region, which has raised eyebrows among observers.

The Strait of Hormuz is a critical maritime chokepoint for global oil shipments, and any disruption could have significant implications for international trade and energy security. Trump’s threats signal the seriousness with which the U.S. is approaching the situation, as it seeks to exert pressure on Iran to alter its course.

As the deadline nears, the international community is watching closely to see how Iran will respond to these demands and what further actions might be taken by the U.S. and its allies in the region.