Trump warns Iran of 'hell' if Strait of Hormuz remains blocked

US President Donald Trump has once again threatened Iran with strikes over the ongoing blockade of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a post on Truth Social.

Trump promised attacks on Iranian energy facilities and critical infrastructure.

"Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!!" he said, demanding that Iran open the strait or "you'll be living in Hell."

The statement comes amid heightened tensions in the region after a joint US-Israeli military operation against Iran began on February 28. During that operation, Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and several high-ranking officials were killed. In retaliation, Iran launched missile strikes against Israeli territory and US military bases in the Gulf region. The Strait of Hormuz has since been blocked to US, Israeli, and allied vessels.