RT Arabic
RT Arabic
Ready to play
Ready to play
The article discusses statements by Iranian officials responding to threats and hints from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding declaring the Strait of Hormuz as a territory belonging to the United States. Iran reaffirmed that the strait is an integral part of its land and sovereignty, and that the decision to open or close it remains in the hands of Iranian leadership, rejecting any American attempts to seize control of it. Iranian officials pointed out that U.S. threats will not alter the legal status of the strait, warning that any intervention would be considered a challenge to Iran’s sovereignty. They also cautioned that such actions could jeopardize global oil supply security and potentially escalate regional tensions. This escalation comes amid increasing tensions between Iran and the United States over the situation in the Gulf, especially the Strait of Hormuz, which is a vital passage representing one-third of the world's oil supplies.
Notice: This Is an AI-Generated Summary
Comments (0)