Iran navy chief calls Trump threat to block Hormuz strait 'ridiculous'
- Posted on April 13, 2026
- By Business News Today
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In brief
Iran's naval commander Shahram Irani has dismissed Donald Trump's proposal to impose a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz as baseless, emphasizing that Iranian maritime forces maintain constant surveillance of US military activities throughout the Persian Gulf. The dismissal follows unsuccessful diplomatic negotiations between Iranian and American delegations in Pakistan aimed at resolving ongoing Middle Eastern conflicts, indicating heightened geopolitical tensions in the region.
Iran navy chief calls Trump threat to block Hormuz strait 'ridiculous'
Iran's navy chief Shahram Irani has called US President Donald Trump's threat to blockade the Strait of Hormuz ridiculous. Irani stated that the Iranian naval forces are closely monitoring American military movements in the region. This statement comes after talks between Tehran and Washington in Pakistan did not yield a deal to end the Middle East war.
