TEHRAN: A senior Iranian parliament member has warned US President Donald Trump over his repeated statements about the Strait of Hormuz.
Ebrahim Azizi, head of Iran’s Parliament National Security Commission, also mocked a reported security operation involving Trump.
Azizi made the remarks in a post on X, according to The Times of Israel.
Iranian Lawmaker Mocks Trump Security Operation
Azizi said Trump should focus on his own security instead of making what he called repeated threats over the Strait of Hormuz.
He also referred to a reported operation in which Trump was moved between aircraft using a catering truck.
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The Iranian official warned that Trump could end up hiding in a food truck.
His comments appeared to target reports about a security measure linked to an alleged Iranian assassination threat.
Trump Confirms Aircraft Transfer
Trump confirmed on Tuesday that US security officials had moved him from Air Force One in Ankara in July.
According to Trump, the Secret Service and US military officials told him to switch aircraft.
The reported operation came amid concerns about a possible threat against the US president.
The incident has since become part of the political exchange between Iranian and US officials.
Trump Threatens to Claim Strait of Hormuz
The latest remarks also follow Trump’s comments about the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump said on Friday that he would soon declare the strategic waterway US territory.
The statement has added to tensions surrounding the vital maritime route.
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Iran has repeatedly asserted its authority over the waterway.
Tensions Over Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz remains a major focus of tensions between Iran and the United States.
Trump’s latest comments have drawn a sharp response from Iranian officials.
Azizi’s remarks show the increasingly confrontational tone surrounding the waterway.
For now, Trump has not provided details on how or when he would seek to make the Strait of Hormuz US territory.
