India, April 18 -- Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who led Tehran's delegation in recent talks with the United States in Islamabad, on Saturday accused US President Donald Trump of making multiple false claims.

In a post on X, Ghalibaf said, "The President of the United States made seven claims in one hour, all seven of which were false."

Criticising the US administration, he added, "They did not win the war with these lies, and they will certainly not get anywhere in negotiations either."

Ghalibaf also warned that if Washington continues its blockade, the Strait of Hormuz may not remain open. He stated that passage through the strait would be regulated via designated routes and subject to Iranian authorisation.

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