rafidainscope - The Iranian Foreign Ministry affirmed that the Strait of Hormuz remains entirely under Tehran's authority and sovereignty, emphasizing that it will not be opened or closed except by an Iranian decree. This statement came in response to remarks
by US President Donald Trump, who suggested declaring the strait an American territory. Iranian officials stressed that military flexing, threats, or naval blockades will not alter the geopolitical reality of the strait, adding that negotiations are completely separate from navigation
in Hormuz. Meanwhile, Trump had threatened to impose a strict naval blockade, unprecedented economic isolation, and a severe military response to prevent Tehran from advancing its nuclear program.
