Iran has accused the United States of making seven false claims in one hour regarding the ongoing tensions in the region. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of Iran’s Parliament, stated that these assertions would not lead to gains for the US in either conflict or negotiations. He emphasized that the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial maritime chokepoint for approximately 20% of global oil and LNG flows, will be under Iranian control, with access strictly regulated. Ghalibaf warned that if the US continues its maritime blockade, Iran would respond accordingly, indicating that passage through the strait would require Iranian authorization. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy reiterated this stance, stating all vessels must obtain prior permission to transit the strait. Iran's Foreign Ministry has indicated that while commercial shipping could remain open during a ceasefire, it would still be subject to Iranian oversight. The tensions are a continuation of the broader conflict following US and Israeli strikes on Tehran earlier this year.