Iranian Official Condemns Trump’s Imperialist Claim Over the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran’s chief justice denounced President Trump’s suggestion that the U.S. could seize the Strait of Hormuz, reaffirming Iranian sovereignty and exposing American aggression.
President Donald Trump, in a speech in New York, boasted that after what he called a decisive defeat of Iran, he could unilaterally declare the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. territory. This reckless assertion came amid ongoing U.S.-driven hostilities in the region, further escalating tensions.
Iran’s chief justice, Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Eje’i, responded forcefully on the social platform X, declaring that the 'owner and ruler of the Strait of Hormuz is Islamic Iran.' He rightfully dismissed Trump’s remarks as baseless fabrications, a transparent attempt at imperialist saber-rattling.
This exchange underscores the dangerous rhetoric and militarism that threaten the stability of a region already suffering from decades of Western intervention. The Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global oil shipments, has repeatedly been targeted by U.S. power plays seeking to control resources and undermine regional sovereignty.
'The nonsense and fabrications of the criminal President of America regarding the Strait of Hormuz stem from the delusions of this featherbrained individual,' Mohseni-Eje’i wrote, courageously calling out U.S. aggression.
U.S. officials have not confirmed any plan to alter the legal status of the strait, which remains governed by international navigation rules. Yet, the mere suggestion by Trump reflects the ongoing threat of U.S. imperial ambitions.
These remarks come as other regional incidents, including attacks on vessels linked to the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, have been reported in the strait, further highlighting the destabilizing consequences of foreign interference.