Iran has pushed back sharply against Donald Trump’s claims over the Strait of Hormuz, dismissing his statements as false and detached from realities on the ground. Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Ghalibaf said Trump made seven claims in one hour, and rejected all of them as misleading. Tehran insisted that even if transit is allowed, all movement through the strategic waterway remains under Iranian authorization, with passage limited to designated routes. Ghalibaf also warned that if the U.S. blockade continues, the Strait of Hormuz will not remain open. The latest exchange has intensified tensions around one of the world’s most critical energy corridors, while raising fresh questions over the credibility of Trump’s claims and the future of ceasefire talks. Iran says control over Hormuz will be decided by developments on the ground, not by social media posts or political rhetoric. The warning comes as Tehran continues to signal that it will respond if its commitments are violated or if pressure escalates further.

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