'Is It Closed?': Iran Mocks Trump On Strait Of Hormuz Threat With India, China Jibes

Last Updated:April 06, 2026, 14:14 IST

Iran’s embassies mocked Donald Trump on X after his threat to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, posting sarcastic reactions referencing India, China and other countries.

Iran’s diplomatic missions in multiple countries mocked US President Donald Trump after his threat demanding Tehran reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, posting sarcastic reactions on X that quickly drew attention amid escalating geopolitical tensions.

The Iranian embassy in South Africa shared a post portraying how several countries supposedly reacted to Trump’s demand that the waterway be opened.

“Trump: “Open the Strait of Hormuz!"

India: “Is it closed?"

Pakistan: “Closed?"

Russia: “Strange…"

South Africa: “but it’s Open, of course"

France: “Doesn’t look like it…"

China: “Open… we just passed through! 🚢😏"

Trump: 🙁

The post appeared aimed at ridiculing Trump’s assertion that Iran had effectively blocked access to the key global shipping lane, which carries a significant share of the world’s oil supply.

In another swipe, Iran’s embassy in Bulgaria posted, “Take it easy, tiger. Keep your cool."

Meanwhile, Iran’s mission in Zimbabwe wrote, “Trump, please talk. We are bored."

The posts form part of Iran’s response on social media platforms as tensions with the United States and Israel continue to escalate.

TRUMP’S THREAT OVER THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ

The reactions came after Trump issued an expletive-laden warning on Truth Social, threatening major strikes on Iran’s infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz was not reopened.

“Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!!"

“Open the F****n’ Strait, you crazy ba*****s, or you’ll be living in Hell – JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah."

He later added:

“Tuesday, 8:00 P.M. Eastern Time!"

Trump has repeatedly warned that failure to restore shipping access could trigger attacks targeting Iranian infrastructure, including power plants and bridges.

STRAIT OF HORMUZ AT CENTRE OF ESCALATING CONFLICT

The Strait of Hormuz has emerged as a major flashpoint in the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel.

The narrow waterway is a crucial global energy corridor through which around one-fifth of global oil shipments pass in normal times.

Meanwhile, the Associated Press reported that US and Israeli strikes on Iran killed more than 25 people on Monday, while Iranian missile fire targeted Israel and Gulf countries, further escalating tensions.

Explosions were reported in Tehran, including near Azadi Square, after airstrikes struck areas including the Sharif University of Technology.

Iranian state media reported that Major General Majid Khademi, intelligence chief of the Revolutionary Guard, was among those killed.

Iran also launched missiles toward Israel’s northern city of Haifa, where casualties were reported.

Regional countries, including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, activated air defence systems to intercept incoming Iranian drones and missiles.

Oil markets have reacted sharply to the developments, with Brent crude rising significantly amid concerns over disruption to energy supplies.

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