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Iran warns Trump his Strait of Hormuz claims are delusional and will be corrected
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 06:36 AM
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Iran’s foreign ministry cautioned that President Donald Trump’s statements on the Strait of Hormuz are unfounded and said Tehran will take steps to counter them.
Tehran’s foreign ministry issued a statement on Monday warning that President Donald Trump’s recent remarks about the strategic Strait of Hormuz are based on “delusions.” The ministry said Iran will act to correct what it described as misinformation that could affect regional stability.
The warning came after Trump suggested that the United States might take stronger measures to ensure the free flow of oil through the waterway, a claim Iran disputes. Iranian officials emphasized that any unilateral action by the United States would be met with a proportional response.
No specific diplomatic or military steps were detailed, but the statement underscored Tehran’s readiness to defend its interests in the Gulf. Analysts note that the exchange reflects ongoing tensions between the two nations over maritime security and sanctions.
The remarks were reported by Asianet Newsable, which quoted the ministry’s official communication without providing further comment from the U.S. side.
The warning came after Trump suggested that the United States might take stronger measures to ensure the free flow of oil through the waterway, a claim Iran disputes. Iranian officials emphasized that any unilateral action by the United States would be met with a proportional response.
No specific diplomatic or military steps were detailed, but the statement underscored Tehran’s readiness to defend its interests in the Gulf. Analysts note that the exchange reflects ongoing tensions between the two nations over maritime security and sanctions.
The remarks were reported by Asianet Newsable, which quoted the ministry’s official communication without providing further comment from the U.S. side.