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Jul 22, 2026 · Archive
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Trump Ties Future Iran Strikes To Every Shot Fired In Hormuz

He set a fixed price: one bridge or power plant, including structures inside Tehran, destroyed for every shot fired at a ship.

  • Rule is automatic: no new order needed, one strike triggers one demolition, Trump says.
  • Targets go beyond military sites: bridges and power plants, Tehran included by name.
  • Ultimatum posted on Trump's own account, not through Pentagon or State Department channels.

Why it matters: The threshold for bombing Tehran now rests on one man's post, not on any vote or treaty.

Donald Trump, Truth Social post (@realDonaldTrump) ↗ · Jul 22, 20267/22/26