Iran has launched a blistering attack on the president, warning that the Strait of Hormuz could be closed again if the United States continues its naval blockade. donald trumpThe claims accused him of spreading “seven lies an hour”.In a post on Twitter, Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf rejected Trump’s recent comments, saying: “The President of the United States made seven claims in an hour, all seven of which were false.” He said Washington “won’t win the war with these lies, and they certainly won’t get anywhere in negotiations either,” signaling Tehran’s tough stance as tensions continue over the vital waterway.“The President of the United States made seven claims in an hour, all seven of which were false. 2. He did not win the war with these lies, and they certainly will not get anywhere in negotiations either. 3. With the blockade continuing, the Strait of Hormuz will not remain open. 4. Passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be conducted on the basis of “designated passage” and with “Iranian authority,” he wrote on X.The warning comes despite Iran’s announcement that it has reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping following disruptions linked to the conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran-backed forces. However, officials clarified that any reopening would be conditional. Qalibaf stated bluntly that “as the blockade continues, the Strait of Hormuz will not remain open,” underscoring that access to that route – through which about a fifth of the world’s oil flows – is firmly under Iranian control.Iranian officials have also indicated that passage through the strait will be strictly controlled. The ships must follow “specified routes” and work with “Iranian authorities”, suggesting Tehran intends to maintain operational control even when traffic resumes. Qalibaf stressed that the decision on whether the strait is open or closed “will be determined by the region, not by social networks,” a direct hit at Trump’s earlier claim that the waterway was “wide open.”Data from maritime tracking firms shows that ship movements are restricted to corridors requiring Iranian approval, raising doubts about how “open” the strait really is. The uncertainty has kept global energy markets on edge, even as oil prices edged lower on hopes of renewed diplomacy.For his part, Trump has said that the US blockade will continue “in its entirety” until a comprehensive agreement is secured with Iran, including its nuclear program. He also suggested that new talks could take place soon, saying that Tehran “wants to reach a deal”.