Washington, March 18 -- US President Donald Trump has said that Washington could "finish off" what remains of Iran's ruling system, before proceeding to shift greater responsibility to partner and ally nations for securing the Strait of Hormuz, signalling a harder diplomatic line amid his growing frustration with partner countries.
Writing on Truth Social, Trump questioned why Washington should carry the burden of reopening the vital shipping lane by itself, arguing that nations more dependent on Gulf oil should take the lead, reports CBS News.
Intensifying pressure on Iran's leadership, Trump is attempting to simultaneously push partner nations and allies to assume greater responsibility for maritime security.
The US leader's comments c...