Iran on Saturday pushed back against US President Donald Trump’s claims regarding the Strait of Hormuz, taking a sharp and sarcastic tone in response to his recent statements.
Reacting to Trump’s assertions that Tehran had agreed to keep the vital shipping route permanently open, the Iranian embassy in Zimbabwe mocked the US President in a post on X. Follow for live updates
“Try not to show yourself too happy. Have a little prestige; 2. Never, (emphasise) never think to the new legal regime of the Strait of Iran. We will fix it; 3. Turn off the phone, relax, no more posts and, block Bibi for one week; 4. Eat a light dinner and sleep well,” the Iranian Embassy tweeted.
1. Try not to show yourself too happy. Have a little prestige; 2. Never, (emphasize)
never think to the new legal regime of the Strait of Iran. We will fix it; 3. Turn off the phone, relax, no more posts and, block Bibi for one week; 4. Eat a light dinner and sleep well. pic.twitter.com/dYicAvzvHn
— Iran Embassy in Zimbabwe (@IRANinZIMBABWE) April 17, 2026
Trump Claims Iran Agreed To ‘Never’ Close Hormuz Strait Again
The remarks came after Trump’s series of posts on social media on Friday, in which he claimed that Iran had committed to keeping the strait open and would not use it as leverage in future conflicts.
“Iran has agreed to never close the Strait of Hormuz again. It will no longer be used as a weapon against the world,” Trump said on Truth Social after Iran earlier said the crucial sea passage would remain open during the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
Trump also suggested Tehran would hand over its “nuclear dust” to the US, describing the day as “a great and brilliant day for the world.”
Iran Slams Trump’s Hormuz Post
Iranian officials, however, strongly disputed these claims. Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf criticised Trump’s remarks, accusing him of making “seven false claims in one hour.” He further warned that Iran retains the option to shut the critical waterway if it deems US actions—such as a naval blockade—hostile.
The exchange highlights continuing tensions between Washington and Tehran, even as diplomatic efforts and ceasefire discussions continue in the region.
In a separate post on Friday, Trump noted that the US blockade of Iranian ports would continue until a peace deal was signed.
“The naval blockade will remain in full force and effect as it pertains to Iran, only, until such time as our transaction with Iran is 100% complete,” Trump said, referring to ongoing diplomatic efforts to secure a negotiated peace.
The Republican leader also announced that the Islamic Republic was removing mines from the sea route with US assistance. “Iran, with the help of the U.S.A., has removed, or is removing, all sea mines!” Trump said.
His announcement followed Tehran’s announcement that the Strait of Hormuz had been reopened to commercial shipping alongside the implementation of a ceasefire in Lebanon, raising hopes that two major hurdles in the path of a potential US-Iran peace deal had eased.
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