Iran dismisses Trump's Strait of Hormuz claim as 'delusional'

Iran has issued a defiant response to Donald Trump's assertion that the Strait of Hormuz will soon be declared U.S. territory. Tehran dismissed the announcement as "delusional," with Iran's Foreign Ministry stating that the strategic waterway cannot be taken through a social media post, an aircraft carrier, or a speech. The ministry emphasized that Iran alone dictates the opening and closing of the strait.

"The Strait of Hormuz cannot be seized by one post on X, an aircraft carrier, an order, or an election speech," wrote Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi on X. He asserted that the strait will be "opened and closed solely by Iran's order." He added, "As long as you do not accept the reality of defeat and stop indulging in illusions, Iran will continue to enforce the blockade."

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The Strait of Hormuz cannot be seized by one post on X, an aircraft carrier, an order, or an election speech.

Disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz are impacting global energy markets. Before the recent conflict, approximately 130-140 vessels passed through daily; on Friday, only two were recorded, with no oil transport observed, according to analytics firm Kpler. Some ships are attempting to navigate with transponders off, but Iran continues to fire on vessels. On Friday, a merchant ship was hit by an unidentified projectile, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations. The crew is safe, but the extent of the damage and potential environmental contamination remain unknown.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi stated Friday that no negotiations are currently underway between Tehran and Washington. While Qatar and Pakistan continue to relay messages between the parties, Aragchi clarified this does not signify a resumption of talks.

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As long as you do not accept the reality of defeat and stop indulging in illusions, Iran will continue to enforce the blockade.