Iran Warns Strait of Hormuz Closure Amid US Blockade; Trump Threatens Renewed Bombing

Tehran has issued a stark warning: the vital Strait of Hormuz will not remain open to international shipping if the United States persists with its blockade of Iranian ports. Parliament Speaker Mohamad Baqer Qalibaf directly challenged US President Donald Trump's assertions, labeling them as seven falsehoods uttered in a single hour and asserting that such deceptions will neither win wars nor secure favorable negotiations.

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With the continuation of the blockade, the Strait of Hormuz will not remain open.

Qalibaf emphasized that passage through the strategic waterway, which handles 20% of the world's oil, will be governed by "reality on the ground, not social media." This statement underscores Iran's sovereign stance on its territorial waters and its determination to control maritime traffic in the face of American pressure.

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With these lies, they did not win the war and, undoubtedly, they will not achieve anything in the negotiations either.

Adding to the tension, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Ismail Baqaei, denounced the ongoing US naval blockade as a violation of the existing ceasefire. He vowed that Tehran "will take the necessary measures in response," signaling a readiness to retaliate if the blockade continues. This exchange highlights the deep mistrust and conflicting narratives surrounding the current de-escalation efforts.

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The continuation of the US naval blockade against the Islamic Republic violates the ceasefire, for which Tehran warned that it 'will take the necessary measures in response.'

Meanwhile, President Trump's own statements have been described as ambiguous. While he suggested a peace deal is imminent and that Iran has agreed never to close the Strait, he also warned of resuming bombing if the blockade is not lifted, and indicated the ceasefire might not be extended. This contradictory messaging from Washington fuels uncertainty and raises concerns about the durability of the current truce, particularly from Iran's perspective, which sees the blockade as a direct provocation.

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Then we will unfortunately drop bombs again.