Trump threatens Iran with imminent military action

In Short:
– Trump announced U.S. military actions against Iran, focusing on Pickaxe Mountain and reinstating a shipping blockade.
– Iran threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz, raising oil prices and escalating regional tensions.

Trump participated in a live radio interview with Hugh Hewitt, discussing upcoming actions against Iran.He stated the U.S. would strike hard on Monday and Tuesday.

Trump mentioned plans to target Pickaxe Mountain, a fortified site near Iran’s Natanz facility.

He claimed the U.S. is observing the site closely, stating, “They’re not doing well with their nuclear situation.”

Trump confirmed the U.S. would reinstate a blockade of Iranian shipping in the Gulf.

The U.S. Navy-led Joint Maritime Information Center will implement the blockade on Tuesday.

This blockade impacts all vessel traffic along the entire Iranian coastline.

Iran threatened to close the vital Strait of Hormuz over the weekend, causing oil prices to surge by more than 9%.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi asserted Tehran’s commitment to controlling the strait.

The UN’s shipping agency challenged the legality of suggested shipping tolls by the U.S.

Despite previous indications, it remains unclear if the U.S. will enforce tolls this time.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards reported targeting U.S. military facilities in response to strikes.

Yemen’s Houthis launched missiles at Saudi Arabia, breaking a four-year truce.

President Trump on the Iranian regime: “These people are crazy… To them, deals are made to be broken. They are extremely unreliable people — and, frankly, if they ever had a nuclear weapon they’d use it within one day.” pic.twitter.com/uN9X5jkHA6

— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) July 13, 2026

U.S. strikes imminent

Reports indicate that tensions in the region continue to escalate.

Trump’s comments have raised concerns about potential military engagements.

Analysts are monitoring the situation closely for further developments.

The ramifications of these actions on global oil markets remain uncertain.