The Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy chokepoint carrying approximately 20% of the world's oil shipments, has become a major flashpoint in US-Iran tensions, with Iran's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission head Ebrahim Azizi firmly asserting that the waterway is Iranian sovereign territory and rejecting US pressure to open it for unrestricted international passage.
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“Neither Your Casino Nor Backyard For Pirates”: Iran FIRES BACK At Trump Over Hormuz Control
Added:[music] >> A sharp war of words is escalating over one of the world's most critical waterways, the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran's Parliament has delivered a forceful response to recent US threats, directly challenging remarks made by US President Donald Trump.
Ebrahim Azizi, head of Iran's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, rejected Washington's pressure over the strategic waterway and made Iran's position clear. He said, "The Strait of Hormuz is neither your personal casino nor the backyard of modern-day pirates.
These are Iranian sovereign waters and the ultimate decision rests with the noble people of Iran and its brave armed forces."
Azizi's comments come after Trump reportedly described US naval actions in the region as operating like pirates, intensifying an already volatile exchange between the two sides.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most important oil [music] transit routes in the world, carrying around 1/5 of global oil shipments.
It has become a major flashpoint in ongoing US-Iran negotiations in Switzerland, where both sides are trying to stabilize a fragile ceasefire framework. Iran insists it has sovereign control over the waterway and rejects any foreign interference, while the United States maintains it must remain open international passage without restrictions [music] or tolls. The dispute over Hormuz is unfolding alongside broader talks covering Iran's nuclear program, sanctions relief, and regional security issues.
Despite diplomatic efforts, tensions remain high with both Washington and Tehran continuing to issue strong public warnings.
As negotiations continue, the Strait of Hormuz remains one of the most sensitive pressure points [music] in the entire US-Iran standoff.
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