00:23Finish them off, those were the words of Donald Trump in a pair of explosive posts
00:29on Truth Social, targeting Iran and sending shockwaves around the world.
00:34In his latest posts, Trump didn't just lash out at Iran, he proposed a major shift
00:40in U.S. foreign policy.
00:42He suggested finishing off the so-called Iranian terror state and argued that nations reliant
00:48on the Strait of Hormuz should take responsibility for its security instead of the United States.
00:54This is a bold and unprecedented move, touching one of the world's most critical energy chokepoints.
01:02The Strait of Hormuz carries roughly 20 percent of global oil shipments.
01:08For decades, the United States has ensured safe passage, often at great cost.
01:15Trump's message is clear.
01:17If others benefit, they should also bear the responsibility.
01:20At the same time, he doubled down on Iran's designation as the world's top state sponsor
01:27of terrorism, reaffirming the administration's rationale for the ongoing military campaign.
01:33This comes during day 20 of Operation Epic Fury, the U.S.-led air and naval campaign with Israeli
01:40support, targeting Iran's nuclear infrastructure, ballistic missiles, naval forces, and proxy networks.
01:48Trump has described the operation as very complete and ahead of schedule, even claiming at a recent
01:54rally that we won.
01:56But he emphasized the need to finish the job.
01:59Iran has responded asymmetrically.
02:02Tehran has begun mining and effectively closing parts of the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting global
02:08oil flows and spiking energy prices.
02:11Iranian officials have also launched missiles, deployed drones over Saudi Arabia, and warned of
02:17further attacks on Gulf shipping and U.S.-linked targets.
02:20Reports of fires near Dubai's airport and temporary flight suspensions highlight the growing regional impact.
02:28Trump is pressing U.S. allies who benefit from Hormuz to contribute directly or face the economic
02:34fallout of disrupted shipments and higher oil prices.
02:37At the same time, he's signaling that America's patience is not unlimited and that further Iranian
02:44interference could trigger more strikes, potentially even targeting critical oil infrastructure in
02:50Karg Island.
02:51Domestically, the war has sparked debate over funding, strategy, and U.S. involvement.
02:57Internationally, Iran's hardline leadership insists the war will end on Tehran's terms.
03:04The coming days will determine whether Trump's push to finish off Iran accelerates the campaign
03:10or risks a longer, costlier confrontation with unpredictable consequences for energy markets
03:17and regional stability.
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