Iranian official threatens Trump over ‘personal security’ in inflammatory social media post

A senior Iranian parliamentarian has issued a provocative threat against US President Donald Trump on social media, warning him to focus on his own safety rather than making statements about regional maritime routes. Ibrahim Azizi, who chairs the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee in Iran’s parliament, posted the message on X (formerly Twitter), appearing to reference both the Strait of Hormuz and an apparent allusion to hiding.

The Iranian official’s comments represent an escalation in rhetoric between Tehran and Washington, coming amid heightened tensions over US Middle East policy. Azizi’s statement suggests Iran is preparing a more aggressive diplomatic and rhetorical stance towards the Trump administration on issues ranging from maritime security in the Persian Gulf to broader geopolitical concerns.

The Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping chokepoint through which roughly one-third of the world’s seaborne oil passes, has long been a flashpoint between Iran and Western powers. Iran has repeatedly threatened to restrict access to the waterway during periods of heightened tension with the United States.

This latest exchange underscores the volatile nature of US-Iran relations, particularly as the Trump administration reasserts its traditionally hawkish approach to the Islamic Republic. The inflammatory language used by the Iranian parliamentarian is likely intended for domestic consumption in Iran whilst also serving as a warning to the incoming American administration.

Source: Walla News — Original article in Hebrew.