Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned Washington to be careful after US President Donald Trump claimed total US control over the Strait of Hormuz.
Key points
- President Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that the US maintains total control over the Strait of Hormuz with a naval blockade.
- Abbas Araghchi dismissed the statements as fake intelligence and accused the US of miscalculating.
- Hossein Taeb, a close ally of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, claimed the US started another war in the strait but has failed.
- Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz has faced diplomatic impasses and stalled supplies following previous conflicts.
Why it matters
Disputes over control of the Strait of Hormuz threaten vital global oil shipping routes and heighten tensions between Washington and Tehran.
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