Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Trump Orders CENTCOM to 'Open Gates of Hell' on Iran
There's a big argument between the US and Iran.
The US President, Donald Trump, said that if Iran attacks any ships in the Strait of Hormuz, the US will bomb a bridge or power plant in Iran.
Iran then said they would attack US interests if the US attacks their infrastructure.
Iran also threatened to do something like the 9/11 attacks.
Both sides are very angry and making serious threats.
US President Donald Trump ordered CENTCOM to retaliate against any Iranian attack on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran threatened a 9/11-style attack on the US and warned of depriving the US and its allies of regional oil and gas.
Trump warned Iran of severe consequences for any attack on US interests.
Iran threatened to retaliate against any US attack on its infrastructure by striking bridges and energy facilities.
The escalation follows the killing of American troops in Jordan and heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump and Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei
- What
- Escalation of tensions between the US and Iran, with threats of military action
- When
- July 22, 2026
- Where
- Strait of Hormuz and potentially wider regions
- Why
- In response to the killing of American troops in Jordan and Iran's threats of a 9/11-style attack
US Stance
Iranian Stance
Military Response
US Stance
Trump ordered CENTCOM to retaliate against any Iranian attack on ships in the Strait of Hormuz by bombing a bridge or power plant.
Iranian Stance
Iran threatened to retaliate against any US attack on its infrastructure by striking bridges and energy facilities across the region.
Threats and Warnings
US Stance
Trump warned Iran of severe consequences for any attack on US interests.
Iranian Stance
Iran threatened a 9/11-style attack on the US and warned of depriving the US and its allies of regional oil and gas for years.
- Date
- July 22, 2026
- US President
- Donald Trump
- Iranian Supreme Leader
- Mojtaba Khamenei
- US Military Command
- CENTCOM
- Threat Location
- Strait of Hormuz
- Iranian Threat
- 9/11-style attack
- US Response
- Bombing a bridge or power plant
- Iranian Response
- Striking bridges and energy facilities