Trump posted on Truth Social US could reopen Strait of Hormuz with more time, aiming to seize oil and profit.
Iran is fortifying Kharg Island, boosting missile defenses, laying mines, and expanding underground tunnels amid preparations for a possible US ground invasion.
Tehran warns any attack could trigger strikes on Gulf offshore oil platforms, power plants, and desalination facilities, raising regional energy security concerns.
Escalating rhetoric and military buildup follow recent US strikes on Iranian infrastructure, heightening market volatility and global oil supply risks.