Iran has issued a sharp warning to US President Donald Trump, accusing him of pushing the region toward severe instability with what it described as reckless and provocative threats over the Strait of Hormuz.
The response came after Trump posted an expletive-filled message on social media, warning Iran to reopen the strategic waterway or face dire consequences. He also issued a 48-hour ultimatum, stating that failure to comply would result in massive retaliation.
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf strongly condemned the remarks, accusing Washington of acting under the influence of Israeli leadership, particularly Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In a post on X, Ghalibaf warned that such actions were dragging the United States toward a “living hell” and risked engulfing the entire region in conflict. He stressed that lasting peace could only be achieved by respecting Iran’s rights and avoiding further escalation.
Iranian military officials echoed the tough stance. General Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters described Trump’s statements as irrational and dangerous, warning that any aggressive move could trigger severe consequences. In a pointed response mirroring Trump’s tone, he cautioned that escalation could “open the gates of hell.”
The war of words comes amid already heightened tensions in West Asia. Reports earlier this week suggested that an American F-15 fighter jet had been shot down by Iranian air defences, prompting a high-risk US rescue operation. Trump later claimed that American forces successfully extracted a wounded crew member from deep within Iranian territory.
The latest developments are part of a broader and rapidly intensifying conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, which has been escalating since late February. With both sides trading threats and military actions increasing, concerns are growing over the possibility of a wider regional confrontation centered around the crucial Strait of Hormuz, a key artery for global oil shipments.
