Iran Pushes Back On Trump Claims, Warns Hormuz May Not Stay Open

Last Updated:April 18, 2026, 06:21 IST

Iran parliament speaker Ghalibaf rejects Trump claims as false, warns Strait of Hormuz may close if US blockade continues, tensions threaten fragile ceasefire and oil trade.

Iran has strongly pushed back against recent remarks by US President Donald Trump, with a senior official accusing him of making false claims and warning that the Strait of Hormuz may not remain open if tensions continue.

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran’s parliament speaker, said Trump made “seven claims in one hour, all of which were false," in a social media post.

Sharp rejection of US narrative

Ghalibaf said Iran would not accept what he described as misinformation in ongoing diplomatic efforts.

“They did not win the war with these lies, and they will certainly not get anywhere in negotiations either," he said, in a direct rebuttal to Trump’s recent statements on the conflict and a potential deal.

Warning on Hormuz access

He also issued a warning over the future of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route.

“With the continuation of the blockade, the Strait of Hormuz will not remain open," he said, linking the waterway’s status to ongoing military and political tensions.

Rising rhetoric amid fragile ceasefire

The remarks come amid conflicting signals over the situation in the strait. Iran’s government has said Hormuz is open to commercial shipping during a ceasefire, while also imposing conditions on transit.

At the same time, the US has maintained a naval blockade targeting Iran, despite welcoming the reopening.

Negotiations under strain

The exchange highlights growing friction between Washington and Tehran even as both sides signal that a potential agreement could be close.

Trump has expressed optimism about a deal, while Iranian officials have taken a more cautious tone, rejecting key US claims and emphasising their own conditions.

With the Strait of Hormuz handling a significant share of global oil flows, any escalation or disruption could have major global economic consequences.

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