Trump Asked: Do You Plan To Escort Those Ships Through 'Strait Of Hormuz With Or Without Allies?’

Responding to reports that Iran executed three protesters, Donald Trump delivered a blunt message, calling Iranian leaders “thugs and animals” and saying the U.S. has already hit them “as hard as possible.” On tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, Trump said the U.S. is “doing very well” but emphasized that other countries — including Japan, China, and South Korea — rely more heavily on the route and should step up involvement. He also reaffirmed strong ties with South Korea, calling the relationship “great” amid ongoing regional tensions.