ONE of Iran’s top military chiefs has threatened to break Donald Trump’s legs after the US President vowed to make the Strait of Hormuz American territory.
Responding to Trump’s incendiary remarks, Major General Amir Hatami said joking about such a move was a “major mistake” because Iran had defenders who would “break your legs”.
Major General Amir Hatami (right) threatened to break Donald Trump’s legs Credit: AFP or licensors
Trump previously said the Strait of Hormuz could become US territory Credit: AFP
He also claimed US forces had been “effectively driven out” of the region and would no longer be permitted to enter the fiercely contested Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian officials had previously told the White House to “accept the reality of defeat” after Tehran declared it would not resume talks with Washington.
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The comments came after Trump confidently declared that the crucial gateway to the Gulf would one day become “a territory of the United States”.
Trump said: “After we finish defeating Iran, which is being very badly defeated – pretty soon, I’ll be declaring the Hormuz Strait a territory of the United States.”
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Hatami also said Iran would target US bases in the region Credit: AFP
Trump has threatened to ramp up hostilities in order to get Iran to the negotiating table Credit: AFP
“Essentially, that’s what it is. We have the blockade.
“No ships get through unless we want them to.”
Before the US launched strikes on Iran earlier this year, the Strait of Hormuz was one of the world’s most crucial maritime routes for oil tankers.
But since the outbreak of war, passage through the strait has become increasingly difficult and, at times, has been completely halted.
The disruption has sent shockwaves through global markets, with oil prices soaring amid fears over supplies.
With no imminent peace deal in sight, Hatami also announced a $30,000 bounty for any US service member who is captured or killed.
“Given the large volume of requests to participate in the financial jihad, a plan was prepared according to which, for every person who kills or captures and hands over an American aggressor force, the Islamic Republic of Iran Army, with the support of the loved ones participating in the financial jihad and under its own guarantee, will receive a gift equivalent to $30,000 or 5 billion Tomans,” Hatami said.
“The weapon of any person who succeeds in killing an American aggressor will be purchased at double the price and will receive a new weapon.
Trump said no ships could get through the Strait unless the US granted permission Credit: Getty
Trump’s son-in-law and envoy, Jared Kushner, has held rare talks with Hamas to revive the stalled Gaza peace process Credit: AFP
“The individual’s weapon will also be kept in a planned museum.”
The Iranian military chief also issued a stark warning to US forces and bases across the Middle East.
“Everyone should know that in no way can the American bases return to their previous status, and Iran will never allow centers to be established in our neighborhood that aim to threaten Islamic Iran,” he said.
“The only way is for the Americans to leave the region. They have been effectively expelled and are no longer permitted to enter the Persian Gulf, the Sea of Oman, and the Strait of Hormuz.
“We have won on this path and are consolidating our victory.”
The extraordinary threats come as Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law and envoy, held rare talks with Hamas in a bid to revive the stalled Gaza peace process.
Kushner met with a senior Hamas leader on Jattvibeday as part of a renewed diplomatic push to advance the US-backed ceasefire plan.
He is due to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday for talks aimed at salvaging a 15-point roadmap backed by Washington.
The plan requires Hamas to disarm in Gaza while Israel withdraws its forces from the war-torn territory.
At stake is the future of around two million people in Gaza and the reconstruction of the densely populated enclave, which remains largely under Israeli military control more than 10 months after the ceasefire halted major fighting.
A meeting last year between Kushner, fellow US envoy Steve Witkoff and Hamas leaders in Egypt helped secure the original ceasefire.
But the agreement has since stalled over the key issue of Hamas disarmament.
