‘7 Claims In 1 Hour, All False’: Iran Hits Back At Trump Over ‘Hormuz Blockade’

Last Updated:April 18, 2026, 09:30 IST

Iran warns it may close the Strait of Hormuz if the US naval blockade continues, Trump vows the blockade will stay, Tehran accuses him of false claims and hardens its stance

Iran has issued a fresh warning over the Strait of Hormuz, stating that the key shipping route could be shut again if the United States continues its naval blockade, even as US President Donald Trump said the blockade would remain in “full force."

Taking to X, Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf criticised Trump’s statements, accusing him of making multiple false claims. “The President of the United States made seven claims in one hour, all seven of which were false."

He further said that Washington’s approach would not yield results, adding, “They did not win the war with these lies, and they certainly will not get anywhere in negotiations either." The remarks signal a firm stance from Tehran amid rising tensions surrounding the strategic waterway.

Qalibaf also reiterated Iran’s position on the Strait, warning of stricter control if the blockade continues.

“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 certainly will not get anywhere in negotiations either. 3. With the continuation of the blockade, the Strait of Hormuz will not remain open. 4- Passage through the Strait of Hormuz shall be conducted based on the “designated route" and with “Iranian authorisation," he wrote on X.

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