Trump's 'Thousands of Missiles Ready' Threat to Iran and Ultimatum for the Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump launched a harsh military threat against Iran with a striking statement on the social media platform Truth Social. Explicitly warning the Iranian administration following an alleged assassination plot against him, Trump emphasized that any attempt would be met with an Immediate and overwhelming military response. Stating that the US military is extremely ready, willing, and capable in this regard, the leader stated that a completely destructive operation lasting a year could be launched against Iran's military facilities. The developments caused the tense tension between Washington and Tehran to escalate once again and increased the concerns of the international community.

Behind this harsh outburst by Trump lie striking claims published in the American press, based on Israeli intelligence sources. According to reports in prestigious publications such as the Wall Street Journal, Israel provided Washington with concrete intelligence that Iran was planning to assassinate Trump. The reports also referenced Iran's persistent stance on avenging the killing of Kasım Süleymani during Trump's first presidential term. These intelligence reports stand out as the primary factor in the US administration adopting such a harsh stance against Iran and making preventive threats.

Alongside President Trump's military threats, the US administration also conveyed a highly critical diplomatic ultimatum to Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz. According to information reported by the Axios news agency based on three different American officials, Washington is demanding that Tehran immediately halt attacks on commercial ships. Furthermore, Iran is expected to make a clear public commitment that the Strait of Hormuz, a vital transit route for global oil trade and maritime transport, will remain open uninterrupted and without hindrance. While American officials confirmed that this message was conveyed to Iran both directly and through intermediary countries in the region, they stated in harsh terms that failure to meet these demands would result in very bad consequences for Iran.

Eyes have turned to Muskat, the capital of Oman, for a solution to the diplomatic crisis. A critical summit to be held between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragçi and his Omani counterpart Seyyid Badr el-Buseydi has the potential to alleviate regional tension. While the main agenda item of the meeting is expected to be the insecurity in the Strait of Hormuz, it is noted that the southern maritime corridor opened by Oman previously to facilitate the passage of ships off its coasts was not welcomed by Tehran. American officials state that Iranian negotiators conveyed that they made mistakes during a process hijacked by some radical elements and that they wish to continue negotiations.

On the Iranian front, the attitude the administration will display in this process seems strictly tied to the internal political dynamics in Tehran and the power struggles within the government. According to information conveyed by American officials, there is a serious disagreement within the Iranian government regarding the implementation of the Presidential Agreement and the continuation of dialogue with the Trump administration. While the Trump administration expects Iran to publicly declare that it has stopped attacks on ships and will not demand additional fees for maritime passages, a second American official warned that Iran's rejection of these demands would directly result in disastrous consequences. The Washington administration added that it expects a concrete and public step from Iran following the upcoming Oman meeting.