Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Speaker of Iran’s Parliament, has publicly criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for what he described as false statements regarding the Hormuz Strait. Ghalibaf’s remarks, made via social media, assert that Trump’s claims will not aid him in negotiations or military endeavors.
In his statement, Ghalibaf remarked, “In just one hour, the President of the United States made seven statements, and all seven were false.” He emphasized that such misinformation would not lead to victory in conflicts or successful negotiations.
Ghalibaf also indicated that the closure of the Hormuz Strait would persist if the blockade continues, stating that passage through the strait would occur only along a “designated route” and with Iran’s permission. He added that decisions regarding the strait’s accessibility would be made on-site rather than through social media.
Contextually, Trump’s comments on April 17 suggested that the Hormuz Strait was “ready for operation and full passage of vessels.” However, subsequent reports from The Wall Street Journal indicated that Iran had informed intermediaries of its intention to continue restricting vessel movement through the strait and to impose fees for passage during the ceasefire.
Moreover, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) retains the right to completely block access for vessels from countries deemed hostile by Tehran. Additionally, Trump claimed that Iran would transfer enriched uranium to the United States, a statement that was promptly denied by Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baghaei.
Iran's parliamentary speaker has condemned President Trump's recent statements about the Hormuz Strait, labeling them as false and asserting that they will not facilitate negotiations or military success. Ghalibaf's comments reflect ongoing tensions regarding maritime navigation in the region.