New Delhi, March 10 -- Iran has issued a sharp warning to Donald Trump after the US President said the country's newly installed Supreme Leader would not be able to "live in peace".

The comments came after Tehran reportedly maintained pressure around the strategic Strait of Hormuz, prompting Trump to warn of devastating consequences if global oil traffic were disrupted.

Trump said the United States would unleash "death, fire and fury" should Iran block the crucial maritime corridor.

"Iran needs to understand that if they shut down the Strait of Hormuz, they will face death, fire and fury like they've never seen before," Trump said.

Trump also took aim at Iran's newly elevated Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, saying he was "not happy ...