Iran Dismisses Trump’s Remarks on Strait of Hormuz as ‘Delusions’

Iranian officials have dismissed comments made by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the Strait of Hormuz, labeling them as “delusions.” The remarks came after Trump suggested, seemingly in jest, that he might declare the strategic waterway a territory of the United States ^[1][2].

Iran’s deputy foreign minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, responded to Trump’s statement by reiterating that the Strait of Hormuz “has been, is and will be” under Iran’s control. He emphasized that the strait would only open or close under Iranian command ^[2].

The Strait of Hormuz is a vital maritime passage through which a significant portion of the world’s oil supply is transported. It has long been a focal point of geopolitical tensions, particularly between the United States and Iran.

Trump’s comments were made during a public appearance, where he remarked, “pretty soon I’ll be declaring the Hormuz Strait a territory of the United States.” The statement was perceived by some as a light-hearted comment rather than a formal policy declaration ^[1].

What Is Known

President Trump made a statement suggesting the possibility of declaring the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory, which was interpreted as a jest ^[1]. Iranian officials quickly rejected this notion, with the deputy foreign minister affirming Iran’s sovereignty over the strait ^[2].

What Remains Unclear

It remains uncertain whether there will be any further diplomatic or military implications stemming from Trump’s comments. There is no official indication that the U.S. intends to pursue any formal claim over the Strait of Hormuz ^[2].