Trump says US Navy could escort tankers, Iran aimed to strike firstWASHINGTON, United States, March 4, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - President Donald Trump said Tuesday the US Navy was ready to escort oil tankers through a crucial Gulf shipping route, as he justified his war on Iran by saying he believed Tehran was about to strike first. "If necessary, the United States Navy will begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, as soon as possible," Trump said on his Truth Social platform. "Just about everything's been knocked out," Trump said, adding that Iran's navy, air force and radar systems had all been taken out of action. Trump however offered no firm plan for Iran's future leadership, saying that "most of the people we had in mind are dead." Trump also threatened to cut off trade with "terrible" Spain, whose left-wing government also refused the use of its bases.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 04, 2026 02:39 UTC