The president of the USA Donald Trump stated that Iran would “disappear from the face of the earth” if it attacks American ships participating in Operation Freedom.
Trump made these statements in an interview with Fox News, adding that he believes Iran has become “much more accommodating” in peace negotiations.
The American president also emphasized that the US continues to send military reinforcements to the region.
“We have more weapons and much higher quality ammunition than we had before,” Trump said. “We have the best equipment. We have bases all over the world. All are stocked. We can use all these means, and we will, if necessary,” he said.
Earlier, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States maintains “absolute control” over the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing crisis with Iran.
“We are opening the Straits. The Iranians are out of control and it’s unfortunate that they believe their propaganda,” he said, adding that US forces only retaliate “when fired upon”.
Iran denies US attacks
American armed forces destroyed six small Iranian boatswhile intercepting drones and missiles launched by Iran, Admiral Brad Cooper, head of the US military command in charge of the Middle East region (CENTCOM), said today.
For his part, an Iranian military official denied that US warships sank Iranian vessels.
Admiral Cooper also issued a stern recommendation to Iranian troops to stay away from the US Armed Forces launching Operation Freedom to protect the freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, he noted that the blockade of Iranian ports remains in force and exceeds all expectations.
Attacks on the UAE
Earlier, the UAE announced that they intercepted attacks with ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones originating from Iran.
The UAE Ministry of Defense said the intercepts were taking place across the country. At the center of the developments was Fujairah, where an Iranian drone caused oil facility fire, according to local authorities.
The fire broke out at the Fujairah oil facility, the country’s largest port and oil storage hubwith the Authorities mobilizing immediately to extinguish it.
Three Indians were injured in the attack. According to the Fujairah press office, the three injured were taken to hospital.
