Iran has asserted that maritime movement through the Strait of Hormuz will be strictly controlled by Tehran, stating that passage will be allowed only through designated routes and under Iranian approval, amid escalating tensions with the United States over regional security and negotiations.
Iran has accused the United States of spreading “seven false claims in one hour” and warned that continued pressure, including a maritime blockade, could impact access to the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, sharpening tensions between Tehran and Washington.
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of Iran’s Parliament, said in a post on X that US assertions about recent developments were entirely inaccurate and would not translate into gains either in conflict or negotiations.
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“1- The President of the United States made seven claims in one hour, all seven of which were false. 2- They did not win the war with these lies, and they will certainly not get anywhere in negotiations either. 3- With the continuation of the blockade, the Strait of Hormuz will not remain open,” he wrote.
Ghalibaf further outlined Tehran’s position, stressing that maritime access would be tightly regulated. “4- Passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be conducted based on the ‘designated route’ and with ‘Iranian authorization.’ 5- Whether the Strait is open or closed and the regulations governing it will be determined by the field, not by social media.”...
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf accused US President Donald Trump of making “seven false claims in one hour,” while reiterating Tehran’s intention to close the Strait of Hormuz ...