Trump threatens to blow up Iran’s last ships ‘using the same system of kill’ as drug boats as his ‘Hail Mary’ blockade begins

Former U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to escalate a naval blockade against Iran by targeting its maritime vessels using unspecified 'systems of kill' similar to those deployed against drug-smuggling boats. The announcement signals a potential increase in geopolitical tensions, with implications for global shipping security and regional stability.

“With the so-called 'blockade,' soon you'll be nostalgic for $4–5 gas," Iran’s lead negotiator wrote on X.