President Donald Trump said the U.S. will continue to hit Iran hard to finish the job and prevent the development of nuclear weapons.

The remarks signal a continued strategy of maximum economic and military pressure. This approach aims to destabilize the Iranian government's ability to fund its weapons programs through a combination of targeted strikes and a sustained blockade.

Speaking from West Palm Beach, Florida, Trump said Iran is "crumbling" economically following U.S. military actions [1]. He said that the current pressure is necessary to ensure the conflict ends and that global energy markets will eventually stabilize.

Regarding the energy sector, Trump said the war will be over soon and oil prices will drop like a rock [2]. However, immediate market reactions to the comments were inconsistent across reporting outlets. One report said that oil rose more than four percent [3] following the remarks, while another report indicated that oil prices plunged [2].

Trump said the U.S. military actions and the blockade are specifically designed to pressure Iran economically [1]. He said that the strategy is working to weaken the nation's internal stability.

The administration's focus remains on the intersection of military force and economic isolation. By combining naval blockades with airstrikes, the U.S. seeks to limit Iran's revenue streams, and operational capacity.

“We will continue to hit Iran very hard and finish the job.”

The conflicting reports on oil price movement—ranging from a four percent increase to a plunge—highlight the extreme volatility in energy markets when the U.S. signals potential escalation in the Persian Gulf. While Trump predicts a long-term price drop, the immediate uncertainty regarding supply stability often triggers opposing market reactions.