'Will correct delusions: Iran hits back at Trump

As US President Donald Trump continued asserting control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz using an AI-generated image on X, Iran responded with warnings that his claims would be corrected, calling them delusions. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi shared the image, labeling Trump a deluded man and stating that while his references to the Persian Gulf were correct, his claims about the Strait would soon be corrected. Gharibabadi added that Iran would correct Trump's delusions if necessary.

Newly appointed Supreme National Security Council head Mohsen Rezaei also criticized Trump's remarks, pointing out a significant gap between Washington's claims and its ability to influence the strategic waterway. Rezaei emphasized the gap between America's inability to reopen the Strait and its claim of ownership, stating that the distance between Washington and the Strait exceeds 7,000 miles.

This response came after Trump shared an AI-generated image on his Truth Social platform, depicting the Strait of Hormuz as a NEW U.S. Territory. His claims about control over the waterway, which is crucial for global energy supplies, have been persistent. Trump made similar remarks the day before, expressing support for declaring the Strait a US territory and warning of potential Iranian actions, such as placing mines in the water.

However, Iran has rejected Washington's assertions over the Strait. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that Tehran would not reopen the Strait until the US fulfills commitments outlined in the 14-point memorandum of understanding, including lifting the blockade and releasing frozen Iranian assets. Ghalibaf warned that Iran is prepared to mount a renewed military response to what it describes as US violations of the ceasefire understanding.