Iran commander warns Trump: 'We will break your legs'

An Iranian army commander issued a stark warning to U.S. President Donald Trump, stating that Iran possesses defenders who will "break your legs." The commander dismissed any joking about the situation, emphasizing Iran's resolve.

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Joking about it is a big mistake, because this is Iran, and it has defenders who will break your legs.

Iranian officials further asserted that U.S. forces have been "effectively expelled" and no longer have authorization to enter the Persian Gulf, the Sea of Oman, or the Strait of Hormuz. They also declared that U.S. bases would not be permitted to return to their previous status, with Iran vowing to prevent such a scenario.

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The Strait of Hormuz cannot be occupied by a Twitter message, an aircraft carrier, an order, or during a campaign speech. Iran is not afraid of threats and will not be afraid of a show of force.

These statements follow President Trump's recent declaration of his intention to designate the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. territory. Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi criticized Trump's statement on social media, asserting that the strategic waterway cannot be claimed through social media posts, aircraft carriers, or campaign rhetoric. He insisted that Iran is not afraid of threats or displays of force.

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The Strait of Hormuz belonged to Iran, belongs to Iran, and will remain on Iran's side.

Gharibabadi reiterated that the Strait of Hormuz "belonged to Iran, belongs to Iran, and will remain on Iran's side." He added that the strait would only be opened and closed by Tehran's decision. He urged the United States to abandon "fantastic illusions," warning that Iran would continue to block the strait otherwise. Trump had stated his plan to declare the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory "very soon," though he did not elaborate on how Washington would achieve this status, given that Iran and Oman have jurisdiction over parts of the strait.

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Make peace with reality once and for all: so far, you have already suffered strategic and heavy defeats.