Iran lawmakers hit back at Trump, mull new Strait of Hormuz law

UAE residents advised to monitor flights and logistics as regional standoff persists

Unlike Hormuz, where Iran can directly threaten shipping from its own coastline, Tehran’s leverage over Bab el-Mandeb depends largely on its Houthi allies.

A senior Iranian lawmaker appeared to issue a warning to US President Donald Trump on Saturday while ridiculing the recent security precaution in which the American president was moved between aircraft in a catering vehicle following assassination concerns.

Iran has fired back, dubbing Trump’s threats as “nonsense” as the memorandum of understanding signed between the two in June expires on Sunday.