Iran Threatens to Close Strait of Hormuz as US Naval Blockade Continues
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- Category: Europe
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-18 04:37 UTC
- Sources: Politico Europe
The speaker of Iran's parliament, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, issued a stark warning that the Strait of Hormuz will be closed if the US naval blockade persists, calling it one of Tehran's sharpest public threats since ceasefire talks began. Qalibaf also accused President Trump of making seven false claims 'in one hour' in posts on X.
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