President Donald Trump this week warned Iran that he would dramatically escalate attacks on the country if the Iranian military continued to impede the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz.

Oil prices spiked on Monday to over $100 per barrel, though they have since fallen below that mark on predictions of an imminent end to the conflict. Trump himself stated that the war was "very complete" when speaking to a reporter on Tuesday.

"If Iran does anything that stops the flow of Oil within the Strait of Hormuz, they will be hit by the United States of America TWENTY TIMES HARDER than they have been hit thus far," Trump warned. "Additionally, we will take out easily destroyable targets that will make it virtually impossible for Iran to ever be built back, as a Nation, again — Death, Fire, and Fury will reign upon them — But I hope, and pray, that it does not happen!"

"This is a gift from the United States of America to China, and all of those Nations that heavily use the Hormuz Strait. Hopefully, it is a gesture that will be greatly appreciated," he added.

Maritime traffic through the critical waterway has ground to a halt amid the fighting.

Ben Whedon is the Chief Political Correspondent at Just the News. Follow him on X.