Trump Says Iran Will “Pay the Price” as U.S. Naval Blockade Tightens Pressure

President Donald Trump said Iran has waited too long to reach a deal and warned that the regime will now “pay the price.”

According to reports, Trump said the U.S. naval blockade has been highly effective, arguing that “nothing gets through” unless America allows it. He claimed the pressure is making it difficult for Iran to pay its military and meet other financial obligations.

Fox News reported that Trump is close to ordering additional strikes against Iranian power plants and bridges, after saying the Iranian regime has taken too long to come to an agreement.

The comments came after U.S. strikes on Iran following the reported downing of an American Army Apache helicopter. Iran later launched retaliatory attacks targeting Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, according to the report.

Trump also claimed Iran’s military is in severe decline, saying its navy and air force have been badly damaged. He described the regime as weakened and under growing pressure from the blockade.

Oil prices rose and U.S. stock futures fell following Trump’s remarks, reflecting growing concern over instability in the region and the future of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

The message from Washington is clear: Iran’s regime is being squeezed militarily and economically, and Trump is signaling that more action may be coming if Tehran refuses to back down.