President Trump announced a new policy of retaliation against Iran, stating that any attack on ships in the Strait of Hormuz would result in the bombing of Iranian infrastructure, including bridges and power plants in or near Tehran.
Retaliation Policy
President Trump made the announcement before attending a dignified transfer ceremony for four U.S. service members killed in recent attacks. The president stated that the United States will bomb and destroy one bridge or power plant, including those located next to or in the capital city of Tehran, in response to any attack on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Democrats criticized the president’s actions, with Rep. Jimmy Panetta of California saying that the president’s actions demonstrate a lack of strategy. Rep. Melanie Stansbury of New Mexico added that the president’s war in Iran is illegal and unjustified.
The president also met with the families of the fallen service members during his visit. Concerns are growing over potential disruptions to another major shipping route, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, as Houthi forces in Yemen, allies of Iran, have threatened to cut off Saudi ships from the vital passage.
Original reporting: 40/29 / KHBS (NW Arkansas) — read the source article.
