Tensions Escalate in Middle East: Iran Rejects Trump's Claim Over Strait of Hormuz A heated dispute has erupted between Iran and the United States over control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway that connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi has firmly rejected President Trump's assertion that he could declare the strait a "territory of the United States," stating that Iran retains the authority to control the opening and closure of the key shipping route. The comments, posted on the social platform X, come at a time of heightened tensions between the two nations, with the US maintaining a military presence in the region and Iran's nuclear program remaining a major point of contention. As the standoff continues, concerns are growing about the potential for a miscalculation that could have far-reaching consequences for global energy markets and regional stability.
Iran on Saturday rejected President Trump’s assertion that he could declare the Strait of Hormuz a “territory of the United States,” saying the opening and closure of the key waterway will remain up to Iran’s control. In a post on the social platform X, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said the U.S. has no...
