Iran's Majlis (Parliament) speaker has categorically refuted successive false claims made by US President Donald Trump regarding the Strait of Hormuz and the rules set by the Islamic Republic regarding transit through the strategic waterway.
In a post on X on Friday, Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf wrote, "The US president made seven claims in the span of one hour, all seven of which are false."
Earlier, Trump had taken to his Truth Social platform, alleging that Iran had "agreed to never close the Strait of Hormuz again." He had also claimed that the United States' "naval blockade will remain in full force and effect as it pertains to Iran, only, until such time as our transaction with Iran is 100% complete." Trump had additionally said that ceasefire negotiations "should go very quickly in that most of the points are already negotiated."
Qalibaf, however, asserted that "if the blockade continues, the Strait of Hormuz will not remain open."
He also underlined, "Passage through the Strait of Hormuz will take place based on a 'designated route' and with 'Iran’s authorization.'"
"Whether the strait remains open or closed, and the rules governing it, will be determined on the battlefield, not on social media."
Iran shut down the strait to adversaries and their allies following the onset of the United States' and the Israeli regime's latest bout of unprovoked aggression targeting the Islamic Republic on February 8.
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