Tehran: (RightNow) Tensions between the US and Iran continue in the Strait of Hormuz, with a verbal battle over a chess game analogy. US President Donald Trump described negotiations with Iran as a chess game.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baghaei stated that Iranians have proven their expertise in chess. He added that if US naval blockades and violations persist, the Strait of Hormuz cannot remain secure.

President Trump indicated a preference for economic pressure over military action against Iran. He mentioned that the US is not fully engaging in negotiations but is monitoring the situation.

Iran asserts that the necessary conditions for making the Strait of Hormuz a secure waterway are not present. This statement comes as regional tensions escalate.

It is noteworthy that the Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most crucial maritime passages, vital for oil transportation from the Gulf to global markets.