‘I will destroy everything and snatch the oil’, Trump’s open threat to Iran, will Tehran become the next Iraq?

US President Donald Trump has once again created a stir in the whole world through his ‘America First’ policy. What Trump said in just a 15-minute interview with Fox News has accelerated the heartbeat of global politics. Trump clearly says, “If Iran doesn’t make a deal quickly, I’m considering blowing up everything and taking over their oil.” This is not a trivial statement, rather it is a part of Trump’s dangerous ‘resource control’ policy, through which America has been strengthening its hold on the resources of other countries for decades.

History is witness to the fact that whenever ‘Uncle Sam’ has set his sights on the black gold or oil of a country, both its geography and map have changed. Be it the end of Saddam Hussein’s era in Iraq, the oil wells turned into debris in Syria or the dramatic developments of the Venezuelan President – all these have been witnesses to this strategy of Trump. Now Trump’s next target is Iran’s huge oil network, on the basis of which Tehran has been talking to America for years.

Iraq, Syria and Venezuela: The bitter reality of Trump’s blueprint

To understand Trump’s ‘Take Over the Oil’ policy, it is important to look at the conditions of those countries where America has already established itself in the name of ‘resource management’. Despite withdrawing his forces from Syria, Trump did not give up his control over the oil wells there. His logic was simple—“We have preserved the oil.” In the case of Iraq, Trump has always expressed regret that America spent billions of dollars there but did not capture the oil. But by 2026, America has gained such control over Iraq’s oil infrastructure that today the economic heartbeats of Baghdad follow the instructions of Washington.

The condition of Venezuela, the country with the world’s largest oil reserves, is also not hidden from anyone. Trump created such a web of sanctions on Venezuela that even to run the state oil company PDVSA there, American companies have to be resorted to. After the incident with President Nicolas Maduro, Venezuelan oil has now become a part of Trump’s global supply chain, due to which he is keeping the oil prices in the international market at his fingertips.

Last warning for Iran? deadline till monday

Trump has made his intentions very clear. He has clearly said that if Iran does not accept his conditions by Monday, which include keeping the Gulf of Hormuz open and completely stopping the nuclear program, then the consequences will be bad. According to Trump’s plan, the US Air Force can target Iran’s power plants, major bridges and especially the oil terminals of ‘Kharg Island’. This is a direct preparation to break the backbone of Iran’s economy.

End of diplomacy or looming war?

Experts believe that this aggressive stance of Trump is not only to scare Iran, but it is also a big message for countries like China. China is the largest buyer of Iranian oil and if Trump gains direct control over Iranian oil, he will become the undisputed king of global energy politics. This ‘Oil War’ will decide who will be the world’s superpower in the future – Washington or Beijing? For Trump, this is not just a war, but like a ‘business deal’ in which he does not want to take the risk of losing.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Why is Trump threatening to ‘blow everything up’? This is part of Trump’s famous ‘Madman Theory’. Its purpose is to create so much fear in the mind of Iran that it bows down to the compromise table without fighting a war. Trump believes that by destroying the infrastructure, Iran will go back decades and will never be able to challenge America again.

Can the US really take over Iran’s oil? Looking at the experiences of Syria and Iraq, America has such strategic strength that it can either capture Iran’s major oil export centers or bring them to a complete standstill. This will completely stop Iran’s main source of income.

What is the game behind starting oil supply from Venezuela? This is a very well thought out move by Trump. They have already secured the global market by increasing the flow of oil from Venezuela. This was done so that if a war breaks out with Iran or the oil fields are destroyed, the prices of petrol and diesel across the world do not go out of control and the American economy does not get affected.