'Dragging US towards living hell': Iran slams Trump's 'Tuesday threat' over Strait of Hormuz closure
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Iran has strongly responded to US President Donald Trump's threat to take military action if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. The exchange comes amid heightened tensions in West Asia, where the US, Israel, and Iran are involved in a conflict that started on February 28.
Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf accused Trump of reckless escalation. Trump had issued a strong warning to Iran, demanding that it reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has firmly rejected Trump's warning, with senior military officials responding in strong terms. General Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi described Trump's remarks as a helpless and stupid action. The exchange comes amid reports of an American F-15 fighter jet being shot down by Iranian air defences. The US, Israel, and Iran are involved in a conflict that started on February 28.
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