Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh sharply criticised Donald Trump over recent remarks on the Strait of Hormuz, accusing the United States of sending mixed and contradictory signals amid heightened regional tensions. Speaking on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, Khatibzadeh said Washington’s messaging has been inconsistent and unhelpful in resolving ongoing disputes.

Khatibzadeh dismissed the prospect of a new round of direct talks with the United States, stating that Iran is unwilling to engage while Washington maintains what he described as a “maximalist position.” He criticised Trump’s rhetoric, particularly comments suggesting that the US could resume military action if a deal is not reached within a short timeframe. According to Khatibzadeh, such statements undermine diplomatic efforts and create confusion about US intentions.

“The American side tweets a lot, talks a lot. Sometimes confusing, sometimes contradictory,” Khatibzadeh said, pointing to Trump’s frequent use of social media and shifting tone in public statements. He added that even within a single statement, the US president appeared to send conflicting messages, making it difficult to interpret Washington’s actual policy direction.

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The remarks came shortly after Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that a deal with Iran was “going to happen,” while firmly rejecting any suggestion that Tehran could impose restrictions or tolls on vessels passing through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The waterway is one of the world’s most critical النفط transit routes, with roughly one-fifth of global oil supply passing through it daily.

Khatibzadeh rejected US allegations that Iran is threatening freedom of navigation in the strait, asserting instead that Tehran is committed to ensuring safe passage. He accused the US of attempting to impose pressure tantamount to a siege, while Iran, he said, has acted in good faith. At the same time, he warned that although Iran believes war would not produce positive outcomes, it is prepared to defend itself if attacked, emphasizing the country’s readiness to respond militarily if necessary.

The exchange comes amid broader regional instability, even as a fragile truce between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group in Lebanon appears to be holding. The recent conflict has resulted in thousands of casualties across multiple countries, underscoring the high stakes of any escalation involving the Strait of Hormuz, where disruptions could further strain global energy markets and intensify geopolitical tensions.

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