Trump warns Iran over Hormuz blockade; Tehran says it won't be threatened

U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified pressure on Iran with strong public statements as the two nations commenced nuclear negotiations in Switzerland. Trump warned Iran that any attempt to block the Strait of Hormuz would result in the loss of their country and prevent their return home.

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Iran will lose its country if it attempts to block the Strait of Hormuz and will not even be able to return to their own country.

In an interview, Trump highlighted the significant volume of oil transported through the Strait, asserting that the U.S., as the "Guardian Angel" of the waterway, deserves a share of the oil. He further threatened to impose transit fees if Iran did not comply with an agreement, stating the U.S. could seize control of the strait and "completely destroy them."

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The U.S. can seize control of the strait if necessary, completely destroy them, and collect transit fees.

Trump also addressed Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's remarks about maintaining uranium enrichment rights, advising him to "watch his mouth" and warning of further U.S. actions if Iran did not correct its stance. Pezeshkian, however, maintained Iran's right to uranium enrichment, stating that adversaries must accept it.

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He should watch his mouth. If he does not correct his position, we will seize the rest of the country.

In response to Trump's aggressive language, Iran's delegation lodged a protest with the U.S. side and is considering an appropriate response. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaker of Iran's parliament and chief negotiator, directly addressed the situation on X, urging caution in statements and asserting that Iran's military is prepared to respond in "other ways." He dismissed the effectiveness of U.S. threats, stating, "We do not care about America's threats."

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Iran has never retreated from its fundamental right to uranium enrichment and will not retreat, and the other party must accept this.