Skip to main content
See every side of every news story
Published loading...Updated

Trump threatens to 'blow Iran off face of the Earth' if US vessels attacked

Trump said U.S. forces would respond forcefully after commanders reported sinking six Iranian small boats and clearing a path for commercial ships.

  • On Monday, President Donald Trump warned Iran it would be "blown off the face of the earth" if it attacks U.S. vessels during the Project Freedom escort operation in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • The warning follows reported confrontations on Monday where Iran's navy allegedly fired warning shots at American warships, while U.S. military officials reported Iran launched missiles and drones at escorted vessels.
  • U.S. Central Command stated the operation will deploy 15,000 troops, more than 100 aircraft, and guided-missile destroyers to ensure safe passage through the contested waterway.
  • Trump's escalating rhetoric has prompted urgent, bipartisan demands from Democratic members of Congress and former allies to remove him from office, rallying around the 25th Amendment.
  • Iranian Major General Ali Abdollahi stated security in the Strait remains in Iranian hands, while Trump previously threatened on Easter Sunday and April 19 that Iran would face annihilation if it did not comply.
Insights by Ground AI
Podcasts & Opinions

85 Articles

Lean Left

As clashes spread in the Strait of Ormuz, Trump threatens to "pulverize" Iran in the event of an attack on American ships

·France
Read Full Article
Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 55% of the sources lean Right
55% Right

Factuality Info Icon

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

Info Icon

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

The Sun broke the news in United Kingdom on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Too Big Arrow Icon
Sources are mostly out of (0)

Similar News Topics

News
Feed Dots Icon
For You
Search Icon
Search
Blindspot LogoBlindspotLocal