Even with a ceasefire in place, the standoff between the US and Iran shows no sign of cooling — and Tehran has now issued a warning after accusing Donald Trump of making false statements.
The two countries have continued discussions into a second week following a ceasefire agreement reached on April 8, which was mediated in Pakistan.
While the fighting may have paused, pressure has not eased — particularly around access to the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime corridor controlled by Iran.
In the aftermath of the conflict, Iran halted operations through the Strait, disrupting the movement of oil shipments and affecting numerous tankers, including those bound for the US.
With fuel prices responding to the supply squeeze, Trump publicly criticized Iran and suggested the country was ultimately on the back foot.
Iranian officials, however, have pushed back strongly — not only against US policy, but also against Trump’s public messaging. Tehran has accused him of repeatedly spreading misinformation, including what it described as multiple untrue claims made in quick succession.
Amid the uncertainty, Iranian officials have indicated the Strait’s flow of maritime traffic could be restricted again, depending on what actions the US takes next.
Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf posted on X, accusing the US president of inventing claims, writing: “The President of the United States made seven claims in one hour, all seven of which were false.”
He added: “The President of the United States made seven claims in one hour, all seven of which were false. 2. They did not win the war with these lies, and they certainly will not get anywhere in negotiations either. 3. With the continuation of the blockade, the Strait of Hormuz will not remain open. 4- Passage through the Strait of Hormuz shall be conducted based on the ‘designated route’ and with ‘Iranian authorization.’
Iran had previously said the Strait of Hormuz was open again for commercial shipping — but the latest comments suggest any access could be conditional and subject to change.
۱- رئیس جمهور آمریکا در یک ساعت هفت ادعا مطرح کرد که هر هفت ادعا کذب است.
۲- با این دروغگوییها در جنگ پیروز نشدند و حتما در مذاکره هم راه به جایی نخواهند برد.
۳- با ادامهٔ محاصره، تنگهٔ هرمز باز نخواهد ماند.— محمدباقر قالیباف | MB Ghalibaf (@mb_ghalibaf) April 17, 2026
Ghalibaf also wrote that, ‘whether the Strait is open or closed and the regulations governing it will be determined by the field, not by social media’.
Meanwhile, Trump has continued posting frequently on Truth Social about the talks and the broader dispute.
In one of his more recent posts, he claimed many issues had already been settled and said Iran had made what he described as a ‘lifelong’ commitment.
In a recent statement on the Iran conflict, Trump wrote: “The Iranians don’t seem to realize they have no cards, other than a short term extortion of the World by using International Waterways. The only reason they are alive today is to negotiate! President DONALD J. TRUMP.”
But with the Strait serving as a route for roughly one fifth of the world’s oil, analysts say Tehran’s influence over that passage remains a major source of leverage — and a key factor shaping what happens next.