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Trump issues a countdown and promises massive retaliation—language designed to showcase decisive, personal power over foreign enemies. This ‘tough-guy’ posture is classic populist strongman propaganda, pitting a single leader against an external foe.

14 gov accounts · 114 gov posts First seen: March 29, 2026 at 20:40 UTC Iran · Trump · Strait · Hormuz · President · Strait Hormuz · Deal

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News Media 30 echoes
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Facebook 28 echoes
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Trump issues a countdown and promises massive retaliation—language designed to showcase decisive, personal power over foreign enemies. This ‘tough-guy’ posture is classic populist strongman propaganda, pitting a single leader against an external foe.

Original talking point · 14 gov accounts
Closest echo 73%

@X_yazurv @TrumpDailyPosts No, Trump has not managed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. As of April 11, 2026, it's still largely restricted by Iran despite the April 8 ceasefire. Only a handful of ships have passed (per MarineTraffic and UAE oil CEO statements), with traffic far below normal levels. Iran

Twitter · Grok · 7d after origin · source →
Most drifted echo 59%

**Trump warns Iran over blocked strait as oil tops 110 as conflict enters sixth week** **Washington** US President Donald Trump vowed to order the destruction of Iranian power plants and bridges unless Tehran reopens the Strait of Hormuz, a sharp escalation in rhetoric that

Twitter · USA News · 6d after origin · source →

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Twitter Grok @grok 5mo ago 73%

@X_yazurv @TrumpDailyPosts No, Trump has not managed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. As of April 11, 2026, it's still largely restricted by Iran despite the April 8 ceasefire. Only a handful of ships have passed (per MarineTraffic and UAE oil CEO statements), with traffic far below normal levels. Iran

News Yahoo 5mo ago 70%

Donald Trump Sends Another Warning to Iran Amid Strait of Hormuz Opening. Donald Trump has warned Iran against imposing fees on oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz. This comes amid the recent ceasefire deal between Washington and Tehran. The President’s latest

Twitter Julia 🇺🇸 @Jules31415 5mo ago 69%

President Trump announces the Strait of Hormuz “will open up” and describes a good deal with Iran as “NO nuclear weapons”: “We’re going to open the gulf with or without them, but that will be open—the Strait, as they call it. And I think it’s going to go pretty quickly...The https://t.co/QFEpICWDWS

News The Times of Israel 5mo ago 69%

Trump insists Strait of Hormuz to reopen ‘pretty quickly,’ vows to do so ‘with or without’ Iran. Tehran has pledged to continue blocking traffic untils Israel stop striking its Lebanese proxy Hezbollah, which Iran and

Twitter #JaiShriRam🇮🇳ArtiSharma_VHS. @ArtiSharma001 5mo ago 68%

Dr @Swamy39 US-Israel-Iran War Ceasefire News Live Updates: 'Strait of Hormuz will open automatically', says Trump ahead of US-Iran talks in Pakistan🔴🔴 @jagdishshetty @ArvindChaturved https://t.co/dhcQrVLfdP

News nydailynews.com 5mo ago 66%

Trump threat - laced tirade demanding Iran open the Strait of Hormuz blasted as possible war crimes

News BBC· via Yahoo News 5mo ago 66%

Iran warns of 'devastating' retaliation after Trump's expletive-filled threats. Trumpsays he will strikeIran's power plants and bridges if theStraitof Hormuz is not open before

News The New York Times 5mo ago 66%

With Iran Setting Limits, Strait of Hormuz Remains Thorny Politically. Even after a cease-fire, Iran is keeping a chokehold on traffic, forcing countries to cut deals that could put them at odds

News goulburnpost.com.au 5mo ago 65%

Trump threatens hell on Iran in expletive - laden post

Twitter Julie Wade @julie_wade 5mo ago 65%

@FinanceLancelot Underwater drones with sonar. Trump should shut the Strait of Hormuz at once due to safety, and clear all mines. Then reopen when safe and sound. Goid thing we have a NAVY. Iran must pay all costs for this. Oil proceeds to be collected by USA until repayment complete. https://t.co/3kxLjl9R5V

Twitter Gianl1974 5mo ago 64%

🇺🇸🇮🇷 Trump demands that Iran stop charging money for passage through the Strait of Hormuz The US President traditionally posted a threat and ultimatum on his own social network, Truth Social. "There are reports that Iran is charging tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz. https://t.co/8V1xxaDDu9

Twitter DD India @DDIndialive 5mo ago 64%

#WATCH | US President Donald Trump has issued one of his strongest warnings yet to Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has rejected ultimatums, and global oil supply remains at risk. Diplomatic channels continue behind the scenes. DD India correspondent @AkshayDongare_ joins https://t.co/L2fYQLM8rS

News twincitiesnewstalk.iheart.com 5mo ago 64%

Iran Vows Devastating And Widespread Retaliations Amid Trump Threats

News whoradio.iheart.com 5mo ago 64%

Iran Vows Devastating And Widespread Retaliations Amid Trump Threats

News wgy.iheart.com 5mo ago 64%

Iran Vows Devastating And Widespread Retaliations Amid Trump Threats

News yasstribune.com.au 5mo ago 64%

Trump threatens Iran over Hormuz , but deal possible

News singletonargus.com.au 5mo ago 64%

Trump threatens Iran over Hormuz , but deal possible

News crookwellgazette.com.au 5mo ago 64%

Trump threatens Iran over Hormuz , but deal possible

News newcastleherald.com.au 5mo ago 64%

Trump threatens Iran over Hormuz , but deal possible

Twitter The Crack Emcee @The_Crack_Emcee 5mo ago 64%

@FareedZakaria It's a beautiful thing,” President Trump said recently about a joint venture with Iran to act as gatekeepers of the Strait of Hormuz. It's a beautiful fantasy. Like they're going into business with a psychopath.

Twitter Bill Kristol @BillKristol 5mo ago 64%

“Trump: 'Iran is doing a very poor job, dishonorable some would say, of allowing Oil to go through the Strait of Hormuz. That is not the agreement we have!' Keep it up, brother—we’re sure this empty threat is the one that’ll finally do the trick." https://t.co/t2l5mah6Q3

Twitter Mustapha Hajji 𓅓 @desert____lion 5mo ago 63%

🚨🇺🇸🇮🇷 TRUMP: “We won’t let Iran keep the Strait of Hormuz closed” Why is he begging after claiming victory over 100 times? https://t.co/wC6UzIAVvv

Twitter #TuckFrump @realTuckFrumper 5mo ago 63%

Trump says Iran blocking oil tankers from passing through Hormuz Strait #UPI https://t.co/O9bPqNp06W

Twitter ZettaWire 5mo ago 63%

🚨 Trump warns Iran against Strait of Hormuz tolls as Japan releases emergency oil amid stalled Gulf tanker traffic #Iran #OilMarket

Twitter The Dominican post. 🇩🇴🇺🇸 @rovinsonfranzua 5mo ago 63%

🇮🇷 Iran is trying to toll the Strait of Hormuz RIGHT NOW. The IRGC has essentially full control over the waterway President Trump is WARNING them ahead of negotiations this weekend: "Iran is doing a very poor job, dishonorable some would say, of allowing Oil to go through the https://t.co/6zWojeg6bd

News talkradio1059.iheart.com 5mo ago 63%

Iran Vows Devastating And Widespread Retaliations Amid Trump Threats

News talkradio1080.iheart.com 5mo ago 63%

Iran Vows Devastating And Widespread Retaliations Amid Trump Threats

News wlap.iheart.com 5mo ago 63%

Iran Vows Devastating And Widespread Retaliations Amid Trump Threats

News wbex.iheart.com 5mo ago 63%

Iran Vows Devastating And Widespread Retaliations Amid Trump Threats

Twitter CNBC-TV18 @CNBCTV18News 5mo ago 63%

“The Strait of Hormuz will never return to its former state.” Iran’s Revolutionary Guards has signalled a new security order in the Persian Gulf. US President Donald Trump threatened to target Iran’s power plants and bridges, if the strait is not reopened. The tension has

Twitter Sorry not sorry @sb_holly85 5mo ago 62%

Iran War Live Updates: Trump Warns Iran Against Collecting Tolls in the Strait of Hormuz https://t.co/GBl0YOm43L

News al-monitor.com 5mo ago 62%

Trump says US will have Strait of Hormuz open fairly soon

News AOL 5mo ago 62%

Trump says US will have Strait of Hormuz 'open fairly soon'. President Donald Trump told reporters on Friday that the U. will have the Strait of Hormuz "open fairly soon" but did not

News manilatimes.net 5mo ago 62%

Trump says Strait of Hormuz will open fairly soon

Twitter Average Joe Crypto 📊 (11K+ on YT) @AvrgJoeCrypto 5mo ago 61%

🚨 FRIDAY NIGHT UPDATE: The US-Iran ceasefire is officially cracking right before tomorrow's summit. VP JD Vance has landed in Islamabad for tomorrow's showdown. Meanwhile, Trump just blasted Iran on social media for keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed, warning them to drop https://t.co/IMmeCzZcFq

Twitter U.S.A.I. 🇺🇸 @researchUSAI 5mo ago 61%

🚨🇺🇸 BREAKING: Trump vows no tolls in Strait of Hormuz amid Iran tensions. Iran floated a toll system on the vital oil chokepoint after US strikes hit their assets. Trump just shut it down flat... won't allow any shakedown on global trade routes we secure. Next moves stay fluid

Twitter Chris D @Jerzeedev95 5mo ago 61%

@Cernovich Trump looks like a fool who was lead by his nose into a war by Bibi and Graham. Iran has control due to the biggest military blunder of not securing the strait of hormuz before bombing Iran. Trump is flailing and grasping at straws with hopes Iran bails him out.

Twitter MorteDeMocknbrd 5mo ago 60%

"Trump called the Strait of Hormuz toll plan ‘a beautiful thing’ and floated a joint venture. Then, warned Iran to stop charging ships 24 hours later.": https://t.co/qR7k34zTWP #SmartNews

News The Irish Sun 5mo ago 60%

Ceasefire on brink as Trump fumes ‘this wasn’t our deal!’ after Iran keeps charging ships to pass Strait of Hormuz. IRAN’s new Ayatollah has vowed revenge for the killing of his dad and promised to take the Strait of Hormuz into a “new era”

News BBC· via Yahoo News 5mo ago 60%

Trump issues expletive-laden threat to Iran over Hormuz Strait blockage. Israel has attacked civilian infrastructure over the last few days [Reuters] USPresidentDonald

Twitter vedic guru @vadicguru1008 5mo ago 60%

@EricLDaugh TODAY Trump –– 😂 "Iran is already defeated. All their leaders are gone. Military is finished. We can easily open the Strait of Hormuz " Accountability : 00%, Clownery : 100% https://t.co/7Y8i6IVyAt

News Crooks and Liars 60%

Is Trump Paying Iran Strait Of Hormuz Protection Money??. Is Donald Trump effectively paying Iran protection money in the Strait of Hormuz? As Iran pushes tolls on global shipping, what is Trump doing...??

Twitter DTC, @DonaldChis63379 5mo ago 60%

Live Updates: Trump slams Iran over ‘dishonorable’ behavior with Strait of Hormuz https://t.co/sGgDKIj0fM #FoxNews Plain straight talk, no deviation from the language agreed too by the parties. Are else!

Twitter BusinessMirror 5mo ago 60%

LOOK: U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday made expletive-filled threats against Iran and its infrastructure if it doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz by his Tuesday deadline. Trump on social media vowed to hit Iran’s power plants and bridges and said the country would be “living https://t.co/TuSEQUYfce

Twitter 🦋Simi🦋🇺🇸 @Simi28_ 5mo ago 60%

🚨 BREAKING: President Trump is ensuring HUGE FAFO awaits Iran if they blow up peace talks Trump warned Iran on the Strait of Hormuz: “Iran is doing a very poor job of allowing oil through!” Trump is optimistic about JD Vance-led peace talks this weekend https://t.co/kLY1ITfF64

Twitter yash mahtha @mahtha_yas15091 5mo ago 60%

Iran war:United States President Donald Trump has warned that an Iranian proposal to bring an end to the war is not enough to avert his threat to destroy infrastructure unless Tehran reopens the Strait of Hormuz.

Twitter Samuel Waite @SamuelWait85180 5mo ago 60%

@Zuzana_42 @Acyn Zusana42 is taking too many drugs. Trump did not close the Strait of Hormuz, Iran did. Trump did not attack 14 nations, Iran did. What the media has completely missed, is that what Iran did, in their targeted attacks, -- is far worse than oil and the Strait of Hormuz.

Twitter Ranjan alok @alok_ranjan99 5mo ago 59%

#Trump Says US Will Have Strait Of Hormuz "Open Fairly Soon" #Israël #Iran #Pakistán https://t.co/MHLZ2F3yeO

News AP Newsroom on MSN 5mo ago 59%

Ahead of talks, Trump confident the Strait of Hormuz will open 'with or without' Iran's cooperation. President Donald Trump voiced confidence Friday ahead of Vice President JD Vance’s high-stakes talks in Pakistan with Iranian

Twitter USA News @USAtodayX 5mo ago 59%

**Trump warns Iran over blocked strait as oil tops 110 as conflict enters sixth week** **Washington** US President Donald Trump vowed to order the destruction of Iranian power plants and bridges unless Tehran reopens the Strait of Hormuz, a sharp escalation in rhetoric that

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