Iran Rejects Trump’s Claims as US-Iran Ceasefire Nears End

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has publicly accused U.S. President Donald Trump of making “seven false claims” about the ongoing conflict between the two nations, as the fragile two-week ceasefire approaches its final days.

“The President of the United States made seven claims in one hour, all seven of which were false,” Ghalibaf wrote on social media platform X. “They did not win the war with these lies, and they will certainly not get anywhere in negotiations either.”

The sharp rebuke comes amid escalating tensions as both sides appear to have fundamentally different interpretations of what the ceasefire entails and what agreements have actually been reached.

Ghalibaf’s statement included a pointed warning about a crucial maritime chokepoint: “With the continuation of the blockade, the Strait of Hormuz will not remain open.” This strategic waterway, which handles approximately one-fifth of the world’s oil supply, has been at the center of the conflict’s economic implications.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi clarified on Friday that the passage is “completely open” to commercial vessels “for the remaining period of the ceasefire” but only along routes coordinated by Iranian authorities – a significant qualification that contradicts Trump’s more sweeping statements.

The dispute revolves around several key issues, primarily the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports and claims regarding nuclear material. Trump has insisted the blockade will remain “in full force” until what he characterizes as a “transaction” with Iran is completed.

In a flurry of posts on his Truth Social platform, Trump made numerous assertions that Iranian officials dispute. He claimed Iran had agreed to “never close the Strait of Hormuz again,” that Iran was removing sea mines with U.S. assistance, and that the U.S. would take possession of Iran’s “nuclear dust.” He also stated the ceasefire deal was not linked to Lebanon, while simultaneously declaring that Israel would be “prohibited” by the U.S. from bombing Lebanon.

Iran has directly contradicted several of these claims. The country’s foreign ministry explicitly stated that its enriched uranium stockpile would not be transferred “anywhere” and that such a proposal “has never been raised in negotiations.”

The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical flashpoint in this diplomatic standoff. As one of the world’s most vital oil corridors, its closure for several weeks during the earlier fighting had already disrupted global energy markets and supply chains. Iran’s willingness to use the strait as leverage highlights the economic dimensions of this geopolitical crisis.

Maritime security experts note that any renewed closure of the strait could trigger significant oil price volatility. Earlier disruptions had already forced shipping companies to reroute vessels around the Arabian Peninsula, adding thousands of miles and substantial costs to global trade.

Trump’s claim that NATO offered assistance but was rebuffed by him further complicates the international dimensions of the conflict. “I received a call from NATO asking if we would need some help. I told them to stay away,” Trump wrote, characterizing the alliance as “useless when needed, a paper tiger.”

As the ceasefire period draws to a close, uncertainty looms over what happens next. Trump has suggested the U.S. might resume military operations, stating, “Maybe I won’t extend it, but the blockade is going to remain. So you have a blockade, and unfortunately, we have to start dropping bombs again.”

The competing narratives from Washington and Tehran highlight the fragility of the current pause in hostilities and the challenges in reaching a more permanent resolution. With fundamentally different interpretations of what has been agreed upon, and Iran’s willingness to leverage the strategic Strait of Hormuz, regional stability remains precarious as the deadline approaches.