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Iran Parliament Speaker threatens Hormuz closure

Iran's Parliament Speaker warns the Strait of Hormuz will not remain open under the US blockade and passage will require Iranian authorization.

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Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has issued a renewed threat regarding the Strait of Hormuz in response to the ongoing US naval blockade. He stated that with the continuation of the blockade, the strait will not remain open, and that passage will be conducted based on a 'designated route' and with 'Iranian authorization.' Ghalibaf also accused US President Donald Trump of making seven false claims within a single hour, asserting that such lies will not succeed in war or negotiations. He emphasized that the status of the strait will be determined 'by the field, not by social media.'
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17 AprMiddle East Spectator — MES

Qalibaf's threat was posted on X, as reported by Middle East Spectator, adding a public social media dimension to the warning.

17 AprStay Free

Ghalibaf has repeated his threat to close the Strait of Hormuz, adding specific conditions that transit must follow a "defined path" with Iranian permission.

17 AprDD Geopolitics

Ghalibaf added that the fate of the Strait of Hormuz will be decided on the battlefield, not on social media, and accused Trump of making seven false claims in one hour.

17 AprGeopolitics Watch

Ghalibaf provided additional details about Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz, specifying that ships must follow designated routes with Iranian approval and that the waterway will be closed if the US blockade continues.

17 AprIntel Slava

Ghalibaf provided new details, stating passage through the strait would require a 'designated route' and 'Iranian authorization,' and reiterated his accusation that Trump made seven false claims.

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