New Delhi, August 13: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has once again targeted the U.S. administration, raising doubts about American intelligence. He attributed the current tensions to mistakes made by U.S. intelligence agencies.
In a post on the social media platform ‘X’, Araghchi stated, “The U.S. has long made erroneous assessments due to intelligence failures. One example is the war against Iran. Now, there is an even greater miscalculation regarding the Hormuz Strait. Fake news is dangerous, but fake intelligence is even more perilous. Be cautious. Allah is great and greater than any power on Earth. We trust in Allah.”
Araghchi’s comments seem to be directed at the U.S. claims of control over the Hormuz Strait. The U.S. has consistently asserted its dominance in the region, while Iran has repeatedly denied these claims. On Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump also claimed that the U.S. has “full control” over the Hormuz Strait.
President Trump indicated that Washington aims to maintain its grip on this strategic waterway. In a post on ‘Truth Social’, he said, “The U.S. has complete control over the Hormuz Strait. I believe we will maintain it.”
He mentioned the naval blockade, asserting that Iran cannot challenge it. According to Trump, “Everyone is calling our naval blockade a ‘steel wall’, and Iran can do nothing about it.”
Previously, Trump hinted at the possibility of escalating military action against Iran. He stated that while the Hormuz Strait remains open, the U.S. Navy controls the vessels passing through this strategically significant maritime route.
He emphasized that the only party currently controlling the Hormuz Strait is the U.S. Navy. “Our blockade has been completely effective. It is like a strong steel wall. We only allow those we want to enter, and those are the people who come and go,” he said.
He added that while ships are permitted to pass through the Hormuz Strait, they are not allowed to head toward Iran.
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