Escalating rhetoric highlights fragile US-Iran relations as strategic shipping route comes under renewed warning
Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has escalated rhetoric against the United States, warning that the Strait of Hormuz could face restrictions if economic pressure on Tehran continues, amid renewed tensions with Washington over regional security and diplomacy.
In social media posts, Ghalibaf accused US President Donald Trump of making multiple false claims and dismissed Washington’s approach to Iran as ineffective, saying it had failed to achieve its objectives in past confrontations or negotiations.
The remarks come as diplomatic friction between Tehran and Washington intensifies, with both sides exchanging sharp accusations over sanctions, regional influence, and stalled efforts to revive broader dialogue on nuclear and security issues.
Ghalibaf also warned that continued restrictions could affect maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy chokepoint between Iran and Oman, through which a large share of the world’s oil shipments pass.
He said any transit decisions would depend on developments on the ground, adding that Iran would determine routing and access policies if pressure and blockades persist.
The United States has not immediately responded to Ghalibaf’s latest comments, which underscore persistent mistrust between the two countries and uncertainty over future diplomatic engagement in the Middle East.
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