Tehran Responds Firmly to Trump's Threats: The Strait of Hormuz is Under Our Absolute Sovereignty

mniraq - Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi asserted that the Strait of Hormuz remains entirely under Iranian sovereignty and will only be opened or closed by Tehran's order. This statement came in response to US President Donald Trump's threats to declare the strait an American territory. Gharibabadi emphasized that Iran is not intimidated by military or political threats, and the strait cannot be seized by mere speeches or unilateral decisions. Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi clarified that the issue of opening the strait is completely separate from the ongoing negotiations with Oman. Trump had previously vowed to impose an unprecedented naval blockade and total economic isolation on Tehran, warning of a severe American response to any attack and hinting at upcoming strict economic measures to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon.