Iran Rejects Trump’s Narrative, Calls His Claims on Starit Of Harmuz Opening ‘Completely False’

Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has sharply criticised Donald Trump, accusing him of spreading misinformation about ongoing tensions between Tehran and Washington, while issuing a stark warning over the future of the Strait of Hormuz.

In a post on X, Ghalibaf claimed Trump made "seven claims in one hour, all false," dismissing US assertions about progress in negotiations. He argued that Washington had failed both militarily and diplomatically, and would not succeed through what he described as pressure tactics and media narratives.

Strait of Hormuz at Centre of Escalation

Ghalibaf warned that continued restrictions on Iranian ports could directly impact global shipping.
"With the continuation of the blockade, the Strait of Hormuz will not remain open," he said, underlining Iran's ability to disrupt one of the world's most critical oil transit routes.

He added that any vessel passing through the strait would now be subject to Iranian control, stating that transit would take place only via "designated routes" and with "Iranian authorisation."

Iran Signals Tighter Maritime Control

Backing the statement, Iranian lawmaker Ebrahim Azizi said all ships must comply with rules set by the Islamic Republic. Officials stressed that decisions on keeping the strait open or closed would depend on real-time military and operational conditions, not public statements.

Iran's foreign ministry also reinforced the message, saying that control over the strait would be determined "in the field," with armed forces prepared to respond to any escalation.

War of Narratives and Stalled Negotiations

Ghalibaf framed the situation as part of a broader "media war," accusing the US of shaping global opinion through misinformation. He rejected claims that a deal is close, including suggestions of progress on nuclear issues or reopening of the strait.

While Trump has maintained that an agreement with Iran is "very close," Tehran has denied key points, including any willingness to send enriched uranium abroad under current conditions.

Global Concerns Rise

The widening gap between US optimism and Iran's warnings highlights fragile negotiations. With the Strait of Hormuz handling a significant share of global oil trade, any disruption could have far-reaching economic and security consequences.