Trump Says U.S. Will Hit Iran “Very Hard” And Take “Total Control”

The new threats followed additional exchange of strikes between the two countries after the downing of a U.S. military helicopter.

On Thursday, President Trump said that the U.S. would hit Iran “very hard tonight” and take “total control” of the country’s oil and gas industry.

The new threats followed additional exchange of strikes between the two countries after the downing of a U.S. military helicopter and Trump’s frustration with peace talks.

The U.S. launched strikes and Tehran retaliated against American targets across the Middle East.

In response, Iran’s military announced the Strait of Hormuz, the significant route for oil that has been largely blocked during the conflict, is now closed to all marine traffic.

However, U.S. Central Command maintained the key waterway was still open.