Warning for Trump Amid Rising Tensions
A prominent Iranian lawmaker has seemingly issued a warning to President Donald Trump regarding his safety. Ebrahim Azizi, who leads Iran’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, advised Trump to “worry for his own safety” as tensions escalate over control of the Strait of Hormuz.
Azizi remarked, “The US president should be worried about his safety, instead of making endless threats about the Strait of Hormuz, before he finds himself hiding in a food truck.” His comments came in light of ongoing concerns surrounding U.S.-Iran relations.
This mention of “food trucks” points to a peculiar security incident during Trump’s previous visit to Turkey, where he was discreetly moved in a catering vehicle to another military aircraft after officials received intelligence about a potential Iranian threat.
Trump confirmed this situation earlier, stating he had mandated the Secret Service and military to change aircraft while leaving Ankara. He noted, “They wanted me to get on a different flight, a different plane — but they assured me it was for the same level of safety.” He further commented, “I believe there was a threat, though I didn’t pry into it. I receive a lot of threats.”
Despite the circumstances, Trump dismissed fears for his safety, claiming, “Honestly, I’m not worried about anything.” Azizi’s warning arises during a time of intensified confrontation between the U.S. and Iran, particularly over the vital waterway. Recently, Trump stated that the U.S. has de facto control over the Strait of Hormuz and joked about potentially declaring it American territory.
“Once we defeat Iran, who has faced a significant defeat, we will soon announce the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. territory,” he declared at an event in New York. He added, “We have a blockade – no ships can pass unless we allow it.”
In response, Iranian officials, including Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Ghalibabadi, asserted that only Iran has authority over the strait. Ghalibabadi wrote on X, “The Strait of Hormuz cannot be captured through tweets or military presence. Iran is not intimidated by threats.”
He further emphasized, “The Strait of Hormuz has always belonged to Iran and will continue to do so,” reinforcing Iran’s commitment to maintaining control of the waterway. Azizi’s warning follows a series of longstanding threats from Iran against Trump, which escalated after the U.S.-Israeli operation that killed former supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei.
Trump has repeatedly cautioned Iran that any attempt on his life would incite devastating U.S. retaliation. “If they do that, they’re going to be wiped out, and that’s final,” he stated previously while intensifying his “maximum pressure” campaign against Iran.
He reiterated his directive to launch overwhelming countermeasures if the Iranian government succeeded in an assassination attempt. “I’ve been on their radar for a long time. My instruction is clear: If something happens, respond with force at a level unseen before,” he remarked.
Trump has also indicated that Iran possesses “1,000 missiles ready to launch” and warned that this number could increase drastically if the attempt on his life were successful.
This heated rhetoric coincides with a surge in anti-American imagery in Iran. Recently, Tehran state media displayed billboards that featured ominous imagery of U.S. soldiers and Trump himself, with messages depicting threats against the president.
Iran’s state media and diplomatic channels have made light of Trump’s security situation in recent days, with mockery directed at his precautions during the Turkish incident.
Despite the gravity of the situation, Trump brushed aside inquiries about the risks he faces during the unusual security measures, stating, “I deal with many threats that you might not be aware of. A president with merit attracts threats. A president without merit does not intimidate easily. I believe I may be the most meritorious president.”
