US President Donald Trump has once again taken a tough stance against Iran, making a major claim regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking at a rally in New York, Trump said that after defeating Iran completely, he would announce the Strait of Hormuz as US territory.
Trump said Iran is currently facing serious difficulties and suffering heavy losses as a result of US military action. According to Trump, a decision regarding the future status of the Strait of Hormuz would be made after Iran is completely defeated.
Trump’s statement and Iran’s strong reaction have further increased the significance of the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions in the region. Any potential disruption to the waterway could have consequences far beyond the Middle East, potentially affecting global energy markets and oil supplies.
Importance of the Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz is considered one of the world’s most important maritime routes for energy transportation. Around 20 percent of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments normally pass through the waterway, making its security a major concern for international energy markets.
Following the Iran-US war, concerns over a prolonged disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz have contributed to an increase in global oil prices. A prolonged closure of the waterway could also pose a serious threat to global energy supplies.
Iran’s Response
Iran has strongly rejected the US president’s statement. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said in a response on social media platform X that the Strait of Hormuz belonged to Iran, belongs to Iran, and will remain Iranian.
More News
Iranian Threat: Trump Took a Secret Flight from Türkiye, Washington Post Reveals – urdureport.com
War Will End Soon, Iran Talks in Right Direction, Says Trump – urdureport.com
Gharibabadi said the Strait of Hormuz cannot be seized through a social media post or an aircraft carrier. He further stated that Iran would neither be intimidated by threats nor pressured by displays of military force.
Criticizing the US position, Gharibabadi claimed that the United States had already suffered a major strategic defeat. According to him, the authority to open or close the Strait of Hormuz rests with Iran.
