President Donald Trump said Thursday, Nov. 12, he might use military force against Iran if he saw events turning against the United States, keeping renewed action in play as a U.S. naval blockade continues.
During an interview with radio host Hugh Hewitt, Trump was asked about using force to protect U.S. allies and ships from Iranian threats. He said he had “no hesitation” and that action was possible “right now” if he concluded events were moving against the United States. Trump named no target and gave no timetable. Hewitt published a transcript of the interview.
Trump also said Iran’s regime was collapsing under pressure from the blockade, presenting that as his assessment. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has said its naval blockade blocked more than $25 billion in Iranian crude exports. EconoTimes previously covered CENTCOM’s estimate of the blocked exports.
Three days earlier, on Nov. 9, Trump told reporters that “Iran militarily is effectively over.”
