Speaking to Tasnim about Trump’s recent remarks about the naval blockade of Iran and the restriction of ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, an informed source said, “Trump’s threats of this kind are no longer effective and credible, and if these threats were effective, Trump would not have been desperate to reach a ceasefire in the war.”

“Such stances will not improve the process of resolving problems and Trump should fear not to lose Bab al-Mandab strait by engaging in these foolish threats,” the source said, reiterating that such remarks will pose more costly challenges for energy transport and global trade in the region.

The statement came after US President Donald Trump on Sunday claimed that the US Navy would “immediately” begin a blockade of ships entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran has full control over the strategic strait that was responsible for 20% of global oil shipping before US-Israeli war against the country.