Iran mocked US President Donald Trump with a symbolic “steering wheel” jibe after his remark suggesting "joint control" over the Strait of Hormuz, sharing a satirical post that implied the real control remains with Tehran.
The response was posted on the X account of Iran's embassy, IraninSA, which posted an image contrasting a real steering wheel with a toy one. The visual showed a car with two steering wheels where one is actual steering wheel of the car, while the second one, a toy steering wheel, was placed beside it—suggesting that while one appears to be in control, the real control lies elsewhere.
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The caption on the post read, “The Strait of Hormuz will be controlled by me and the Ayatollah,” directly mocking Trump's reported remark and reinforcing the message that any idea of shared control would be superficial at best.
The imagery appeared to suggest that Iran sees itself as firmly in command of the strategic waterway, while portraying Trump's role as symbolic or ineffective. The post quickly gained traction online, with users interpreting it as a sharp and sarcastic dig at the feasibility of “joint control.”
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Trump had earlier suggested that the United States could potentially share control of the Strait of Hormuz with Iran's leadership, even hinting at a personal role alongside the country's top authority. The remarks came amid rising tensions and conflicting claims over possible talks between the two sides.
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world's most critical energy routes, with nearly one-fifth of global oil supply passing through the narrow channel. Control over the strait has long been a point of geopolitical tension, with Iran repeatedly asserting its dominance in the region.
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