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Mike Pompeo: “President Trump will unleash even more fury [if Iran fires…”

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Iran has a 'very difficult' decision to make: Mike Pompeo

Published April 12, 2026 | Video Starts at 04:47

And so now they'll have to decide. But imagine that they fire on an American vessel or American escorted vessel that's moving through. President Trump will unleash even more fury [if Iran fires on an American vessel]. And that can only put them in a lesser position. So I think President Trump has done a very smart thing. (04:47–04:50)

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Asserts that President Trump will respond strongly if Iran attacks an American vessel.

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