Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has warned the United States that the management of maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz will be determined by Tehran, not by Washington’s threats. In a post on social media platform X, Ghalibaf stated that the era of escaping consequences after breaking promises is over and cautioned that any attack would be met with a counterattack.

He further urged the United States not to exert pressure regarding the strategic waterway, emphasizing that decisions about its operation will follow Iranian regulations. Addressing former U.S. President Donald Trump, Ghalibaf said that unnecessary displays of power would only worsen America’s situation.

The remarks, reported by Al Jazeera and Middle East Eye, underline Iran’s firm stance on controlling the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime route, amid ongoing tensions with the United States.