Hyderabad, Aug. 16 -- Iranian army commander Major General Amir Hatami on Sunday, August 16, denounced United States President Donald Trump for his comments regarding the Strait of Hormuz, according to state-run Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB).

"Joking about such remarks is a major mistake, because this is Iran, and it has defenders who will break your legs," said Hatami.

He said that the US military had "effectively been driven out" and was no longer allowed to enter the Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz or the Sea of Oman.

The commander stated that US bases would not be permitted to return to their original status, as "Iran will never allow" that.

On Friday, August 14, Trump had threatened that the US would take over Hormuz as...