Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir concluded a three-day official visit to Iran

Tehran/Cairo — Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf has sharply rejected recent statements by former US President Donald Trump, calling them “false” and warning that continued pressure on Tehran could threaten the security of the Strait of Hormuz.

According to Iran’s semi-official Tasnim News Agency, Qalibaf—who also headed Iran’s recent negotiation team in talks with the United States—said in a post on X that Trump had made “seven claims in one hour, all seven of which were false.”

“The President of the United States made seven claims in one hour, all seven of which were false. They did not win the war with these lies, and they will certainly not get anywhere in negotiations either,” Qalibaf stated.

He further cautioned that ongoing blockade measures against Iran could have serious consequences for global maritime routes. “With the continuation of the blockade, the Strait of Hormuz will not remain open,” he warned, referring to the strategic waterway through which a significant portion of the world’s oil supply passes.

The remarks come amid heightened diplomatic activity in the region aimed at preventing further escalation between Washington and Tehran.

In Cairo, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said his country is working closely with Pakistan on a framework to secure a lasting peace between the United States and Iran. Speaking on Saturday, Abdelatty noted that Egypt, along with Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia, is coordinating a broader regional initiative to reduce tensions and build a post-conflict security arrangement. He emphasized that the joint effort is focused on safeguarding Gulf states while ensuring stability in global energy markets, supply chains, and food security.

The coordinated diplomatic push underscores growing regional concern over the potential economic and security fallout of prolonged US-Iran tensions, particularly the risks posed to critical shipping lanes such as the Strait of Hormuz.

Analysts say the involvement of multiple regional actors signals a shift toward collective mediation efforts, with countries like Pakistan playing an increasingly central role in facilitating dialogue and de-escalation.