Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Berger Ghalibaf has criticized US President Donald Trump, accusing him of constructing “seven false claims in an hour” and warning that the Strait of Hormuz could not stay open if the US blockade continues.
The assertion got here a day after Iran introduced it could full the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran’s chairman accuses President Trump of ‘false claims’
Based on Iranian officers, President Trump made a number of key claims concerning the state of affairs that Tehran strongly denies.
Ghalibaf mentioned america had not gained any actual profit via the assertion and warned that negotiations wouldn’t transfer ahead primarily based on what he referred to as false data.
These embody:
- He mentioned america “is not going to achieve success with these claims and won’t achieve success in negotiations.”
- He warned that the Strait of Hormuz could not stay open if the US blockade continues.
- He added that every one vessel actions inside the strait comply with designated routes and require Iranian approval.
- He mentioned authorities determine on the standing and guidelines of the strait on the bottom, not on social media.
- He additionally advocated what he referred to as a “media battle” and mentioned Iranians wouldn’t be fooled by what he referred to as manipulation of public opinion from the opposite aspect.
- On the nuclear entrance, Iran’s International Ministry has made it clear that enriched uranium will not be going wherever. Not within the US or wherever else.
Iran has rejected all these allegations, calling them “false” and a part of an try to manage how individuals view the state of affairs. Ghalibaf mentioned the precise state of affairs on the bottom is totally completely different from what others have claimed.
Cryptocurrency market is below hearth, put together for volatility
Escalating tensions between Iran and the US have put the cryptocurrency market instantly within the crossfire as soon as once more. Yesterday, when Iran introduced for the primary time that it could absolutely reopen the strait, it made a bullish transfer, sending Bitcoin hovering greater than 5% to $78,000.
However nearly in a single day, altcoins adopted go well with as sentiment turned from worry to reduction.
However geopolitical calm within the area not often lasts lengthy.
Ghalibaf’s newest assertion got here after U.S. markets have been already closed for the weekend, leaving merchants with no room to react instantly.
Nevertheless, Bitcoin and the broader crypto market have given up a few of their early positive factors and are actually looking for help to construct on a stronger basis.
What’s subsequent for the US-Iran battle?
The 2-week ceasefire is about to run out on April 22, however each side have already accused one another of violating it.
On the identical time, america has not retreated militarily. President Donald Trump has confirmed that the naval blockade of Iranian ports will stay in full power till a “full deal” with Iran is accomplished.
