Trump warns Iran of ‘twenty times harder’ strike

Published: 10 March 2026

The English Chronicle Desk

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US President Donald Trump has issued his most severe warning yet to Iran, vowing that the country would be struck “TWENTY TIMES HARDER” if it attempts to block oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. The statement, delivered via social media late Monday, comes as global oil prices surge past $119 a barrel amid escalating conflict in the Middle East.

Trump declared that “Death, Fire, and Fury will reign upon” Iran if it disrupts the flow of oil, describing such action as an attempt to “hold the world hostage.” He added that the US would target “easily destroyable” infrastructure to make it “virtually impossible for Iran to ever be built back, as a Nation, again.”

The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway between Iran and Oman, is one of the world’s most critical energy corridors, with around 20% of global oil supplies passing through it daily. Any disruption has immediate consequences for global markets.

Brent crude briefly touched $119 per barrel before easing slightly, but analysts warn prices could climb further if shipping lanes remain at risk. Washington has already offered “political risk insurance” to tankers operating in the Gulf and pledged to escort commercial vessels if necessary.

The warning follows US and Israeli strikes on Iranian sites at the end of February, which triggered retaliatory attacks across the region. The conflict has now entered its second week, with fears of a prolonged war. Trump insisted the fighting would be over “very soon,” though experts caution that Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps could sustain resistance far longer.

Iranian officials dismissed Trump’s threats, accusing him of “false claims” designed to mask US military setbacks. A spokesman for the Revolutionary Guard said the president was “lying to escape the pressure of war.”

The crisis has already begun to affect households worldwide. Rising energy costs are feeding into inflation, with UK ministers warning of higher petrol and heating bills. Economists note that every 20% rise in energy prices adds 1% to inflation and cuts growth by 0.5%, raising fears of renewed economic strain.

Trump’s vow to hit Iran “twenty times harder” underscores the gravity of the situation in the Gulf. With oil markets rattled and global economies bracing for impact, the world is watching closely to see whether Iran challenges the US threat — and whether the Strait of Hormuz remains open.

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