Iran's Ghalibaf renews Hormuz closure threat

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 traffic would be conducted only 'based on the designated route and with Iran's permission.' Ghalibaf also directly responded to U.S. President Donald Trump, claiming Trump made 'seven claims in one hour, all seven of which are false,' and asserted that media warfare is part of the conflict. His statement escalates the war of words amid stalled negotiations and ongoing tensions in the Gulf.