In response to US President Trump's recent claim that “the Strait of Hormuz will be declared US territory soon after defeating Iran,” Iranian military commander Khatami told the media during a public event on August 16 that even if it was just a joke, such a false statement was a huge mistake. Khatami also made a tough statement saying, “This is Iran, and the defenders will break the invaders' legs.”

In response to US President Trump's recent claim that “the Strait of Hormuz will be declared US territory soon after defeating Iran,” Iranian military commander Khatami told the media during a public event on August 16 that even if it was just a joke, such a false statement was a huge mistake. Khatami also made a tough statement saying, “This is Iran, and the defenders will break the invaders' legs.”