Iran Firmly Rejects Trump’s Fabrications on Uranium Retrieval and Hormuz Strait

In a powerful rebuke to former US President Donald Trump’s recent assertions, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf unequivocally stated that the US “did not win the war with these lies” and “will certainly not get anywhere in negotiations either.” This strong declaration came after Trump made a series of demonstrably false claims regarding Iran’s enriched uranium and the status of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Ghalibaf, in a post on X/Twitter early Saturday, highlighted the sheer audacity of Trump’s statements, noting, “The President of the United States made seven claims in one hour, all seven of which were false.” He emphasized that such baseless fabrications would neither secure victory in conflict nor yield any progress in diplomatic talks, underscoring Iran’s unwavering resolve.

The Iranian official urged the public to consult the authentic and precise reports from the Foreign Ministry spokesman, who categorically denied any intention of transferring Iran’s enriched uranium. Contrary to Trump’s earlier misleading claims that Iran had agreed to such a transfer, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei firmly asserted in an interview with Iranian state media: “Iran’s enriched uranium is not going to be transferred anywhere; transferring uranium to the United States has not been an option for us.” This statement decisively refutes Trump’s fantasy of retrieving Iran’s “nuclear dust” and bringing it back to the United States.

Iran’s Sovereignty Over the Strait of Hormuz Undisputed

Ghalibaf also vehemently challenged Trump’s erroneous declaration that the Strait of Hormuz was “fully opened and ready for full passage.” Trump’s self-serving post on Truth Social, claiming the Strait was “completely open and ready for business,” while simultaneously asserting that a US blockade on Iranian ports would remain, exposed the contradictory and hostile nature of his rhetoric.

In a clear assertion of Iran’s sovereign rights, Ghalibaf countered, “with the continuation of the blockade, the Strait of Hormuz will not remain open.” He clarified that “Passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be conducted based on the ‘designated route’ and with ‘Iranian authorization.’” He further stressed that the operational status and regulations of the Strait are determined by realities on the ground, not by social media pronouncements or “media warfare and engineering public opinion,” which he dismissed as “tricks” that the resilient Iranian nation would not fall for.

Adding weight to Iran’s position, a senior Iranian official, speaking to Reuters on Friday, confirmed that significant differences persist between Iran and the US in reaching a comprehensive deal. The official reiterated that keeping the Strait of Hormuz open is “conditional on US adherence to the terms of the ceasefire.”

The anonymous official also revealed that “no agreement has been reached on the details of the nuclear issues,” highlighting the need for serious and genuine negotiations to bridge existing gaps. Tehran remains hopeful that a preliminary agreement could be achieved soon through mediator Pakistan’s efforts, potentially extending the ceasefire to facilitate further discussions on lifting unjust sanctions and securing compensation for war damages. In return, Iran is prepared to offer assurances to the international community regarding the peaceful nature of its nuclear program, dismissing any alternative narratives about the ongoing talks as mere “misrepresentation of the situation.”