Trump threatens Iran with 'very strong strike' before canceling plans

After two nights of US-Iran military exchanges, President Donald Trump threatened a "very strong strike" and seizure of oil infrastructure, but later called off planned attacks. Tehran also declared the Strait of Hormuz closed.
Following two consecutive nights of military exchanges between the United States and Iran, President Donald Trump issued new threats before ultimately canceling planned strikes. American forces had attacked targets in Iran, with Tehran retaliating against US bases in the Middle East. Trump announced intentions for a "very strong strike" and threatened to "bomb the shit out of Iran" if a proposed agreement was not reached. He also reiterated plans to seize Kharg Island and other Iranian oil infrastructure, describing the April ceasefire as "the most violated in history." Amidst these developments, Tehran declared the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump's decision to cancel the strikes came hours after his initial warnings.
Sources: Радіо Свобода, Українська правда, Громадське, Forbes Ukraine
Sources
- Громадське — Трамп погрожує «вибомбити лайно» з Ірану, поновивши удари після «найбільш порушуваного перемир’я в історії»
- Forbes Ukraine — США та Іран знову обмінялися ударами. Тегеран заявив, що закрив Ормузьку протоку
- Радіо Свобода — Трамп анонсував новий «дуже сильний» удар по Ірану і заявив про плани взяти під контроль острів Харк
- Українська правда — Трамп анонсував "дуже сильний удар" по Ірану і обіцяє захопити ключовий острів
Earlier coverage
- Jun 12, 2026, 08:30 AM UTCTrump announced then canceled planned strikes on Iran
- Jun 12, 2026, 07:00 AM UTCTrump threatens Iran with 'very strong strike' before canceling
- Jun 12, 2026, 06:00 AM UTCTrump cancels planned strikes on Iran after earlier threats
- Jun 12, 2026, 02:30 AM UTCTrump cancels planned strikes on Iran after renewed threats and exchanges
- Jun 11, 2026, 09:00 PM UTCPresident Trump announces and then cancels planned strikes on Iran amidst ongoing military exchanges
- Jun 11, 2026, 08:30 PM UTCUS and Iran continue military exchanges as Trump issues and then cancels strike threats
- Jun 11, 2026, 07:00 PM UTCTrump announces cancellation of planned strikes on Iran amid ongoing exchanges
- Jun 11, 2026, 05:00 PM UTCTrump announces new strikes and threats amid continued US-Iran exchanges
- Jun 11, 2026, 03:30 PM UTCUS and Iran continue strikes as Trump threatens new action and seizure of Kharg island
- Jun 11, 2026, 03:00 PM UTCTrump announces further strikes and plans to seize Iranian oil infrastructure