Iranian Media Mocks Trump, Claims He’s Trapped in His Own Failures Over Hormuz Crisis

Iranian state-controlled newspapers sharply criticized U.S. President Donald Trump amid sensitive negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz, portraying him as weak and desperate. Tehran’s regime media accused Trump of masking his vulnerabilities through threats, asserting that Iran holds the stronger bargaining position in the ongoing regional tensions. Kayhan, a prominent regime mouthpiece, ran a headline declaring "Trump Fails Again," claiming he collided with an "iron dam" named Iran. The paper argued that while Trump tries to project strength, Washington is actually in crisis, citing reports of American ammunition shortages and volatile oil markets as signs of U.S. weakness.

An editorial titled "Is This Iran’s Last Chance or Trump’s Last Breath?" suggested Trump’s "last chance" ultimatum to Iran was a cover for Washington’s historic failure. Kayhan accused Trump of being "stuck in the mud he created himself," with Iran currently holding the highest leverage. Meanwhile, the Vatan-e-Amruz newspaper emphasized that the conflict is economic, with the Strait of Hormuz as the decisive arena. It highlighted Iran’s control over oil exports and maritime passage as key pressure points against the U.S., noting that economic warfare is Tehran’s most effective tool.

The Mashregh newspaper, also aligned with the regime, framed the Arbaeen marches as a show of strength by the "Resistance Axis," quoting Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem’s vow to "not leave the battlefield." It also noted ongoing negotiations between Iran and Oman, signaling Tehran’s intent to continue talks without halting confrontations. In response, Trump has angrily rejected Iranian claims in recent days. Meanwhile, Israeli security forces are preparing for a complex, long-term reality in dealing with Iran’s regional maneuvers.