- By Priyanka Koul
- Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:57 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Amid the ongoing Middle East tensions, Iran on Saturday pushed back against US President Donald Trump’s claims regarding the Strait of Hormuz, taking a sharp and sarcastic tone in response to his recent statements.
In response to Trump’s assertions that Tehran had agreed to keep the vital shipping route permanently open, the Iranian embassy in Zimbabwe mocked the US president in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
“Try not to show yourself too happy. Have a little prestige; 2. Never (emphasise) think of the new legal regime of the Strait of Iran. We will fix it. 3. Turn off the phone, relax, make no more posts and block Bibi for one week. 4. Eat a light dinner and sleep well," the Iranian Embassy wrote on X.
1. Try not to show yourself too happy. Have a little prestige;
— Iran Embassy in Zimbabwe (@IRANinZIMBABWE) April 17, 2026
2. Never, (emphasize) never think to the new legal regime of the Strait of Iran. We will fix it;
3. Turn off the phone, relax, no more posts and, block Bibi for one week;
4. Eat a light dinner and sleep well. pic.twitter.com/dYicAvzvHn
Trump Claims Iran Agreed to ‘Never’ Close Hormuz Strait Again
These remarks came after Trump’s series of posts on Friday, in which he claimed that Iran had committed to keeping the strait open and would not use it as leverage in future conflicts.
“Iran has agreed to never close the Strait of Hormuz again. It will no longer be used as a weapon against the world," Trump said on Truth Social after Iran earlier said the crucial sea passage would remain open during the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
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Trump also suggested Tehran would hand over its “nuclear dust" to the US, describing the day as “a great and brilliant day for the world".
However, Iranian officials have strongly disputed these claims. Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf criticised Trump’s remarks, accusing him of making “seven false claims in one hour". He further warned that Iran retains the option to shut the critical waterway if it deems US actions such as a naval blockade hostile.