Trump Says U.S. “Blew Them Away” After Iran Fires On Navy Destroyers
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President Donald Trump says the United States is still negotiating with Iran despite a new exchange of fire in the Strait of Hormuz that tested a fragile month-long ceasefire.
Trump said Thursday that three U.S. Navy destroyers came under attack while traveling through the strategic waterway, but reported no injuries or damage to the ships. Iran claims its forces targeted American vessels after accusing the United States of violating the ceasefire.
Speaking to reporters in Washington, Trump defended the U.S. response, saying, “They trifled with us today. We blew them away.”
The president also warned Iran to quickly reach a diplomatic agreement with the United States, adding, “The talks are going very well. But they have to understand if it doesn't get signed, they're going to have a lot of pain.”
The latest clashes sent oil prices higher as concerns grow over instability in one of the world’s most important energy shipping routes.
Trump said Thursday that three U.S. Navy destroyers came under attack while traveling through the strategic waterway, but reported no injuries or damage to the ships. Iran claims its forces targeted American vessels after accusing the United States of violating the ceasefire.
Speaking to reporters in Washington, Trump defended the U.S. response, saying, “They trifled with us today. We blew them away.”
The president also warned Iran to quickly reach a diplomatic agreement with the United States, adding, “The talks are going very well. But they have to understand if it doesn't get signed, they're going to have a lot of pain.”
The latest clashes sent oil prices higher as concerns grow over instability in one of the world’s most important energy shipping routes.
