Iran has issued a fierce response to Donald Trump’s latest remarks on the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, with a senior Iranian lawmaker telling the US president to “worry about your own security” instead of making threats over the crucial waterway.
Ebrahim Azizi, chairman of Iran’s Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, made the remarks in a social media post on Sunday. His comments came after Trump said the United States could declare the Strait of Hormuz US territory following what he described as the defeat of Iran.
Iran Warns Trump Against ‘Endless Bluffing’
Azizi directly challenged Trump’s rhetoric, portraying the US president’s statements about Hormuz as repeated threats rather than a realistic policy.
The Iranian lawmaker said Trump should concentrate on his own security rather than continuing what he characterized as “endless bluffing” concerning the strategic waterway. His remarks reflected Tehran’s increasingly confrontational response to Washington’s claims over the strait.
The warning comes at a particularly sensitive moment, with the United States and Iran locked in a wider confrontation and control of the Strait of Hormuz emerging as one of the central points of dispute.
Trump Claims US Could Take Control of Hormuz
Trump recently announced that he would soon declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory after defeating Iran.
The statement marked a dramatic escalation in Washington’s rhetoric over the waterway, which connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and is one of the world’s most important energy corridors.
Trump has also claimed that the US Navy has established “total control” over the Strait of Hormuz and previously described the American naval blockade as a “wall of steel.”
Iran, however, has rejected Washington’s assertions and insisted that the strategic waterway remains under Iranian control.
Tehran Rejects Trump’s Hormuz Claims
Iranian officials have repeatedly pushed back against Trump’s statements, arguing that the United States cannot simply claim sovereignty over an international waterway through military power or political declarations.
The dispute has become a major obstacle in the broader US-Iran confrontation. Shipping through the strait has fallen sharply amid competing claims by Washington and Tehran, with concerns over maritime security continuing to affect commercial traffic.
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The waterway’s importance extends far beyond the two countries. Any prolonged disruption could affect global oil supplies, shipping costs, insurance rates and energy prices.
Iranian Lawmaker Mocks Trump’s Security Concerns
Azizi’s latest warning also referred to reports surrounding Trump’s security arrangements during his departure from Turkey.
According to reports cited by multiple outlets, Trump was moved between aircraft during his departure amid security concerns linked to a possible Iranian threat. The reported operation involved transferring him through the airport using a catering vehicle.
Azizi used the episode to turn Trump’s security concerns back on the US president, suggesting that he should be more worried about his own safety than making repeated threats regarding Hormuz.
The reference has added a personal and provocative dimension to the increasingly hostile exchanges between Washington and Tehran.
Strait of Hormuz Becomes Flashpoint in US-Iran Crisis
The latest verbal confrontation highlights the growing importance of the Strait of Hormuz in the US-Iran standoff.
The narrow waterway is a critical route for international energy shipments, making any threat to its security a matter of global concern. Recent reports indicate that commercial vessel traffic has dropped substantially as tensions have increased.
For Washington, maintaining maritime access is a major strategic objective. For Tehran, preventing foreign control of the waterway remains a core security issue.
The two sides therefore remain sharply divided over who can determine the future of the strait.
Rising Rhetoric Raises Global Concerns
Trump’s declaration that the United States could claim the Strait of Hormuz as its territory has intensified an already dangerous confrontation.
Iran has responded with defiance, while officials continue to reject Washington’s claims of control. Azizi’s warning adds another forceful voice to Tehran’s opposition.
With shipping disrupted and tensions continuing to rise, the Strait of Hormuz has become much more than a regional flashpoint. Any further escalation around the waterway could have consequences for international trade, energy markets and global security.
For now, Tehran’s message to Trump is unmistakable: Iran is refusing to accept US claims over Hormuz—and its lawmakers are prepared to answer Washington’s threats with equally aggressive rhetoric.
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