7 lies in an hour: Iran slams Donald Trump’s claims, warns of renewed Strait of Hormuz closure

Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf has accused former US President Donald Trump of making “seven false claims in one hour,” as tensions escalate over the status of the Strait of Hormuz.

In a post on X, Qalibaf warned that the strait would not remain open if what Iran calls a US blockade continues—directly contradicting Trump’s assertion that the route is “open for business.” He added that any passage would follow a “designated route” and require Iranian authorisation.

Qalibaf reiterated that Trump’s claims were “false,” though he did not specify them, and cautioned that such “lies” would not yield success in either war or negotiations. He stressed that the status of the strait would ultimately be determined by developments on the ground rather than statements made on social media.

The remarks came as Trump was speaking at an event in Arizona and followed a series of online exchanges between US and Iranian officials. Qalibaf also highlighted the role of media warfare and public opinion in the ongoing standoff, saying Iran would not be influenced by such tactics.

Earlier, Qalibaf had said the Strait of Hormuz remained open for business despite the blockade. His comments followed Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s assurance that the route would stay open for commercial vessels during the ceasefire.

Markets reacted positively to the signals of stability, with crude oil prices falling and investor sentiment improving. However, shipping traffic through the strait has remained limited amid lingering uncertainty.

State outlet Fars News Agency cast doubt on Araghchi’s statement, calling it unexpected and noting confusion within Iran.

Trump, posting on Truth Social, claimed Iran had agreed to an “unlimited” suspension of its nuclear programme—an assertion not confirmed by Tehran. In an interview with Bloomberg, he repeated the claim, while Iranian officials denied any such agreement.

Meanwhile, Ebrahim Rezaei told Al Jazeera that Iran’s parliament is drafting legislation to regulate the strait, including potential transit fees.

In another Truth Social post, Trump said Iran would hand over its “nuclear dust,” referring to enriched uranium—again a claim rejected by Tehran. He also stated that Israel would stop bombing Lebanon, adding: “Enough is enough.”