US President Donald Trump threatened on May 28 (local time) that he could destroy Iran's power plants and bridges if the country does not reach an agreement. In a Fox News interview, Trump warned that major bridges could disappear in under two hours and power plants could be removed within a day if Iran refuses to agree to terms. The threats come amid ongoing tensions over Iran's nuclear program, with Trump emphasizing US military capabilities and control over strategic infrastructure targets.
Trump Threatens Iranian Infrastructure Destruction
Trump stated in the Fox News interview that previous US attacks would require Iran years to rebuild. "If I go back and finish the bridges as some people want, it would take them 10 years to build even one bridge," Trump said. He added that the US is currently in a "very strong position" and that Iran knows he will follow through if they do not agree.
Trump warned specifically about the timeline for infrastructure destruction: "The bridges will disappear. Literally, most of the major bridges will all be gone in less than two hours, and the power plants will be removed within a day." However, he also stated, "But if I can avoid that, I want to," noting that power plants are the hardest to build and bridges take the longest time.
US Claims Control Over Strait of Hormuz
Regarding the Strait of Hormuz, Trump claimed, "We are now blockading it, and only the ships we want to pass are passing through." He asserted that Iran does not control the strait, stating, "We control the strait."
Trump acknowledged potential Iranian countermeasures, saying, "Of course, Iran could install a few mines and mess things up. But we control the strait."
Trump Warns of Pickaxe Mountain Nuclear Site Targeting
Trump addressed Pickaxe Mountain, believed to house Iranian nuclear centrifuges, saying, "We are concentrating the world's best surveillance equipment there." He claimed to know exactly what is happening at Pickaxe Mountain and assessed it as "not a big problem."
"We have removed their nuclear facilities, and if an agreement is not reached, we will have to remove Pickaxe Mountain as well," Trump stated. He emphasized, "If we don't reach an agreement, we will remove it very easily."
Trump Asserts Iran Already Agreed on Nuclear Restrictions
Trump stated that discussions with Iran have been "entirely about the nuclear issue. Because they should never have nuclear weapons." This contradicts Iranian claims that nuclear issues have not been discussed.
Trump said, "They should not have nuclear weapons. It's very simple. And they have essentially already agreed to that point." He added, "Now what we need to do is formalize it. They have already agreed to that point."
FAQ
What infrastructure did Trump threaten to destroy in Iran?
Trump threatened to destroy Iranian bridges and power plants on May 28 (local time) if Iran does not reach an agreement. He stated that major bridges could be destroyed in under two hours and power plants could be removed within a day.
What did Trump say about the Strait of Hormuz?
Trump claimed the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz and that only ships the US wants to pass are passing through. He stated that the US, not Iran, controls the strait, though he acknowledged Iran could install mines to disrupt passage.
