'Turn Off Phone, Block Bibi & Sleep Well': Iran Roasts Trump Over Hormuz Remarks

Last Updated:April 18, 2026, 11:32 IST

Iran mocks Trump's claim that Tehran agreed to keep Hormuz Strait open, officials deny any such deal and insist they can still close the key waterway amid ongoing US Iran 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.

Reacting 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.

“Try not to show yourself too happy. Have a little prestige; 2. Never, (emphasise) 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," the Iranian Embassy tweeted.

The 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 posted on Truth Social. He also suggested Tehran would hand over its “nuclear dust" to the US, describing the day as “a great and brilliant day for the world."

Iranian officials, however, 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.

The exchange highlights continuing tensions between Washington and Tehran, even as diplomatic efforts and ceasefire discussions continue in the region.

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