Overview
- Graham, after a Saturday call with President Trump, said he is completely convinced the president will order overwhelming military force if Iran keeps blocking the Strait of Hormuz.
- Trump posted a 48-hour deadline on Truth Social for Iran to open the key waterway and wrote that “all Hell will reign down on them” if they do not comply.
- The South Carolina senator said he supports the ultimatum, urged a peace deal, and warned that a massive operation awaits Iran if it “chooses poorly,” citing recent U.S. strikes under Operation Epic Fury.
- Operational pressure remains high as a U.S. fighter jet went down over Iran this week, with one crew member rescued and a search underway for the second, according to Mediaite.
- Roughly 20% of the world’s oil moves through the Strait of Hormuz, and Raw Story reported Trump has warned Iranian officials the U.S. could expand strikes to bridges, power plants, and water-treatment plants if access stays blocked.