John Swinney has issued an Iran threat warning following Donald Trump’s latest comments on Tehran. The US president set a deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face “obliteration.”
Trump wrote on social media: “A whole civilisation will die tonight, never to be brought back again.” Swinney condemned the remarks as a “threat of genocide” and urged the US to adopt diplomacy instead. He added that global leaders must act immediately to prevent escalation in the Middle East.
Trump threatened to destroy Iran’s bridges and power stations, despite the risk to civilians. A UK spokesman confirmed that Britain has allowed US forces to use RAF bases for defensive operations. These operations would target missile sites and facilities used against shipping in the strait.
Swinney emphasized the UK’s role in promoting de-escalation and avoiding direct conflict. Allies, including Reform UK’s Nigel Farage, criticized Trump’s statements as excessive and inflammatory. Farage said the threats were intended to pressure Iran but had gone “way too far.”
Ahead of the US deadline, strikes hit Iran’s Kharg Island, a crucial oil export hub, further raising tensions. In response, the Iranian regime targeted states across the region, contributing to global anxiety. Oil and gas prices surged as tankers faced port restrictions and threats from missiles and drones.
The UK convened military planners from over 30 nations to discuss securing the Strait of Hormuz. Officials aim to guarantee safe shipping once hostilities end and prevent future blockades. A larger meeting with over 40 nations last week explored collective diplomatic measures to pressure Tehran.
Swinney’s Iran threat warning stresses the urgent need for negotiation over military escalation. He warned that ignoring diplomacy could increase the risk of wider regional conflict. The international community continues to monitor the situation closely as the deadline approaches.
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