Iranian Navy
Iran dismisses Trump’s Hormuz blockade threat as “ridiculous”
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- Iran rejects US blockade threats as “ridiculous”
- Navy says forces are fully prepared for confrontation
- Tehran claims constant monitoring of US naval movements
Iran’s navy commander dismissed recent statements by the President of the United States, Donald Trump, about imposing a naval blockade as “ridiculous,” signaling Tehran’s firm rejection of the proposal.
The remarks come amid rising tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route.
Military readiness emphasized
The commander stressed that Iran’s armed forces are fully prepared to confront any military escalation in regional waters, warning against what he described as potential “adventurism.”
He said Iran maintains a high level of readiness to respond to any threats in the area.
Monitoring US naval activity
Iranian officials also claimed that naval forces are continuously monitoring all US military movements in the region.
“Every US naval vessel is within our sight and fire range,” the commander said, underscoring Tehran’s warning as tensions continue to escalate.
