Goa, April 13 -- Amid rising geopolitical tensions, Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has taken a sharp dig at US President Donald Trump following Washington's warning of a potential blockade in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.

Ghalibaf mocked the US move by highlighting the potential economic fallout, particularly rising fuel prices. In a post on social media platform X, he shared an image showing current petrol prices near the White House, cautioning Americans that they may soon "miss" those rates.

"Enjoy the current pump figures," Ghalibaf wrote, adding that with the proposed blockade, Americans could soon feel nostalgic for gasoline priced at $4-$5 per gallon.

The remarks came shortly after the US military...