Donald Trump said the ongoing conflict involving Iran is nearing completion, claiming that Tehran has lost most of its military capabilities. His remarks come as global oil markets react sharply to tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial channel for global crude supplies.
In a phone interview with CBS News, Trump said the war had been highly effective and that Iran’s military infrastructure had been largely neutralised.
“I think the war is very complete, pretty much. Iran has no navy, no communications, they’ve got no air force. Their missiles are down to a scatter. Their drones are being blown up all over the place, including their manufacturing of drones,” Trump said.
“If you look, they have nothing left. There’s nothing left in a military sense,” he added.
Trump had previously estimated that the conflict would take around four to five weeks to conclude but said operations were progressing faster than expected and were now “very far ahead of schedule.”
Meanwhile, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a strong response, stating that it would ultimately determine when the war ends. The group also warned that it could block oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz if military strikes by the United States and Israel continue.
The IRGC said it would not allow “even a litre of oil” to pass through the strategic waterway under such circumstances. However, Trump said the United States was ready to respond if Iran attempted to disrupt shipping in the region.
“They’ve shot everything they have to shoot, and they better not try anything cute or it’s going to be the end of that country,” Trump said. “If they do anything bad, that would be the end of Iran and you’d never hear the name again.”
Trump also said that the Strait of Hormuz remains operational for now but indicated that the United States was considering stronger measures to secure the route.
The tensions have already rattled global energy markets. Crude oil prices surged past $110 per barrel, briefly touching $119, amid fears of supply disruptions in one of the world’s most critical oil transit routes.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump warned Iran of severe consequences if it attempted to halt oil shipments through the strait.
“If Iran does anything that stops the flow of oil within the Strait of Hormuz, they will be hit by the United States TWENTY TIMES HARDER than they have been hit thus far,” he wrote, adding that such actions would trigger overwhelming retaliation.
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