Trump Addresses Potential Retaliation Against Iran

Former President Donald Trump indicated on [insert date, if available in original text; otherwise omit or state 'a recent date'] that he would order military action against Iranian infrastructure in the event of Iranian attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump specified potential targets including bridges and power plants.

His remarks come amidst ongoing discussions about security in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil shipments. The Strait has been a focal point of various international incidents involving maritime vessels.

Trump's statement outlined a proportional response, suggesting that each Iranian strike on a vessel in the Strait would lead to an equivalent American strike on Iranian infrastructure. "Every time they hit a ship, we will hit them," Trump said, according to reports. He added that the United States possesses capabilities for such actions.