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Iranian Diplomat Accuses Trump of Delusions Regarding Hormuz

An Iranian diplomat accused former President Donald Trump of suffering from delusions about the strategic Strait of Hormuz, calling his remarks a sign of mental illness. The accusation came amid heightened tensions between Iran and the United States over regional security and maritime control. The remarks were widely reported by multiple Iranian state media outlets.

On August 28, 2026, an Iranian diplomat, speaking on behalf of the country, accused Trump of having delusions regarding the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway through which a significant portion of the world's oil supply passes. The diplomat's comments were reported by RT, Tasnim News Agency, and Khaama Press, all of which are state-affiliated media outlets. The accusation was framed as a direct rebuke of Trump's previous statements about the strategic importance of the strait and its potential militarization by the United States.

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WireKhaama PressAug 28, 09:09 PM
Iranian Deputy FM Says Trump’s Hormuz Remarks Show 'Delusions,' Calls Him Mentally Ill - Khaama Press

Iranian Deputy FM Says Trump’s Hormuz Remarks Show 'Delusions,' Calls Him Mentally Ill Khaama Press

StateRTAug 28, 06:57 PM
Trump has ‘Hormuz schizophrenia’ – Iran

Trump apparently suffers from delusions as he speaks of the Strait of Hormuz as being a US territory, a senior Iranian diplomat has charged Read Full Article at RT.com

WireTasnim News AgencyAug 28, 03:36 PM
Iranian Diplomat Slams Trump’s Hormuz Claim as Sign of Mental Disorder - Tasnim

Iranian Diplomat Slams Trump’s Hormuz Claim as Sign of Mental Disorder Tasnim