Iran Slams Trump’s “Seven False Claims” as Hormuz Tensions Rise Again

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has criticized U.S. President Donald Trump, accusing him of making “seven false claims in one hour” and warning that the Strait of Hormuz may not remain open if the U.S. blockade continues. 

The statement comes just a day after Iran’s announcement to complete the opening of the Strait of Hormuz for all.

Iran Speaker Slams Trump Over “False Claims”

According to Iranian officials, Trump made several major claims about the situation that Tehran strongly denies.

Ghalibaf said the US has not gained any real advantage through its statements and warned that negotiations would not move forward based on what he called false information.

These include:

• He said the US “did not achieve success with these claims and will not succeed in negotiations either.”
• He warned that if the US blockade continues, the Strait of Hormuz may not stay open.
• He added that all ship movement in the Strait will follow designated routes and require Iranian approval.
• He said authorities will decide the Strait’s status and rules on the ground, not on social media.
• He also pushed back on what he called a “media war,” saying the Iranian public is not fooled by what he described as public opinion engineering from the other side.
• On the nuclear front, Iran’s Foreign Ministry made it crystal clear that enriched uranium is going nowhere. Not to the US, not anywhere.

Iran rejected all of these points, saying they are “false” and part of an attempt to control how people see the situation. Ghalibaf said the real situation on the ground differs completely from what others are claiming.

Crypto Market in the Crossfire, Brace for Volatility

Rising Iran–US tensions are putting crypto markets directly in the crossfire again. Yesterday, when Iran first announced the Strait’s full reopening, it acted bullishly, jumping over 5%, while Bitcoin rallied to $78K. 

However, Altcoins followed the rally to as sentiment flipped from fear to relief almost overnight.

But geopolitical calm in this region rarely lasts long.

Ghalibaf’s recent statement came after US markets had already closed for the weekend, giving traders no immediate place to react.

However, Bitcoin and the broader crypto market have given up some of their early gains and are now trying to find support to build a stronger base.

What Next in the US-Iran Conflict?

The two-week ceasefire will expire on April 22, while both sides have already accused each other of violations.

At the same time, the U.S. has not backed down militarily. President Donald Trump confirmed that the naval blockade on Iranian ports will remain in full force until what he called a “complete transaction” with Iran is finalized.