US President Donald Trump has threatened Iran again over its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, posting an AI-generated picture on his Truth Social platform with Iranian-flagged naval vessels warning, “It Was The Calm Before the Storm.”
Trump also warned in comments that Iran should make a deal with the US, saying, “if they don’t, they’re going to have a bad time. A very bad time.”
Trump’s remarks come as Iran says it is preparing to put a toll on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Ebrahim Azizi, the head of Iran’s parliamentary National Security Commission, said the country has “prepared a professional mechanism to manage traffic in the Strait of Hormuz along a designated route, which will be unveiled soon.”
Meanwhile, Israel has continued to pound the south of Lebanon despite an extended ceasefire in place.
Lebanon’s National News Agency reported two strikes on the town of Jebchit in Nabatiyeh district, as well as heavy explosions in Khiam, which is reported to have demolished a property.
The town of Saghmar in the Bekaa was also struck by two airstrikes.
