Donald Trump called on the Iranian authorities to open the strait. He used offensive language and threatened Iran with serious consequences. Trump also mentioned «Power Plant Day and Bridge Day» on Tuesday.
Trump's sharp statement on Iran
President of the United States Donald Trump posted an emotional appeal to the Iranian authorities on his social media account. He called for the immediate opening of the strait, using foul language and calling the Iranians «crazy bastards». Trump threatened that if the demands were not met, Iran would have to «live in hell».
Threats regarding «Day of Power Plants and Day of Bridges»
In his statement, Trump added that «Tuesday will be Power Plant Day and Bridge Day in Iran». He stressed that this would not happen anywhere else in the world, hinting at possible serious consequences for the country's infrastructure. Such rhetoric caused a wide response in the international media.
Reaction to the statement and context
Trump's statement has become a subject of discussion among politicians and experts. Some analysts compare it to the president's previous harsh statements about other countries. As a reminder, the world is still in the midst of tense discussions about the security of transport routes due to threats.
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