Iran Responds to Trump's Comments on the Strait of Hormuz

Iran responded to President Donald Trump's statement regarding the Strait of Hormuz, where he suggested he would declare it a U.S. territory. Iranian diplomat Kazem Gharibabadi labeled Trump's remarks as 'fanciful delusions' and asserted that the strait has always been and will remain under Iranian control. Trump made his comments during a rally in Garden City, New York, stating that the U.S. would soon declare the strait a territory following military actions against Iran. Gharibabadi emphasized that the strait's control is solely under Iran's command and dismissed the notion that it could be seized through political rhetoric or military force. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical waterway for global shipping and has been a point of contention between Iran and the U.S. for years. The Washington Examiner has sought a response from the White House regarding Gharibabadi's statements.