President Donald Trump said Monday that Iran would be “blown off the face of the Earth” if it targets US vessels, as tensions persisted in the Strait of Hormuz alongside reports of strikes on UAE oil infrastructure.
Speaking to Fox News’ Trey Yingst, President Trump said Iran has become “much more malleable” in peace negotiations. He also highlighted ongoing US military readiness.
“We have more weapons and ammunition at a much higher grade than we had before,” President Trump said. “We have the best equipment. We have stuff all over the world. We have these bases all over the world. They’re all stocked up with equipment. We can use all of that stuff, and we will, if we need it.”
US Central Command said Monday that claims Iran struck an American warship near the Strait of Hormuz were incorrect. “The truth is, no US military vessel has been attacked,” the command said in a statement posted on X.
Elsewhere, Iran struck an oil industry complex in Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates on Monday, injuring three Indian citizens, according to Fujairah’s media office. UAE authorities said they intercepted three missiles the same day, while a fourth landed in the sea.
The incidents came after what was described as an Iranian attack on the United Arab Emirates and Oman on Monday night. President Trump had rejected Iran’s ceasefire proposal a day earlier.
A senior Israel Defense Forces official said Israel has not altered its home front directives. “The IDF is following the situation and is at a high level of readiness,” the official said. “We emphasize that there are no changes to the home front rules.”
The official said Israel’s military posture remains unchanged. “Our air defense systems and attack capabilities are prepared at a high level, which is something that has not changed since the ceasefire decision.”
Israeli security officials said tensions in the Persian Gulf have reached a peak, warning that a single spark or misunderstanding could collapse the ceasefire with the Iranian regime and lead to renewed fighting, according to Walla.
