Iran Navy chief dismisses Trump blockade claims

Rear Admiral Shahram Irani, Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy, has dismissed President Donald Trump's claims about a US naval blockade. Irani stated that no one pays attention to Trump's assertions and accused the US of effectively blockading its own allies. He characterized US actions as piracy and maritime theft, claiming American forces attempted to enter the Strait of Hormuz using disguised methods but were detected by Iran.