Iran war live: Tehran says Trump made ‘false’ claims, amid peace talks

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In April 2026, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf refuted seven claims made by former U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Iran. Ghalibaf warned that the Strait of Hormuz could be closed if the U.S. continues blockading Iranian ports. These statements occurred amidst ongoing peace talks between the U.S. and Iran. Trump, in an interview with AFP, stated that there were no remaining obstacles to a deal with Iran and expressed optimism about reaching agreements with Tehran. The context of these exchanges involves broader tensions, including Israeli attacks on Lebanon that have displaced tens of thousands of people.

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Trump told the AFP news agency that there were no “sticking points” left for a deal with Iran.

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The Strait of Hormuz “will not remain open” if the US blockade of Iranian ports continues.

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Speaker of Iran’s parliament said that seven recent claims that US President Donald Trump made regarding Iran “were false”.

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Tens of thousands of people forcibly displaced by Israeli attacks on Lebanon use first day of ceasefire to return home.

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Skip linksSkip to Content Live Navigation menuNewsAfricaAsiaUS & CanadaLatin AmericaEuropeAsia PacificMiddle EastExplainedOpinionSportVideoFeaturesEconomyHuman RightsClimate CrisisInvestigationsInteractivesIn PicturesScience & TechnologyPodcastsTravel Live Navigation menuUS-Israel war on IranUS-Iran talksStrait of Hormuz trafficIran war’s big winnersHow well do you know Iran?Live updates, Iran war live: Tehran says Trump made ‘false’ claims, amid peace talksTens of thousands of people forcibly displaced by Israeli attacks on Lebanon use first day of ceasefire to return home.liveThis video may contain light patterns or images that could trigger seizures or cause discomfort for people with visual sensitivities.Al Jazeera LiveBy Lyndal Rowlands, Yashraj Sharma and Adam HancockPublished On 18 Apr 2026 Speaker of Iran’s parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that seven recent claims that US President Donald Trump made regarding Iran “were false”, and warned that the Strait of Hormuz “will not remain open” if the US blockade of Iranian ports continues. Trump told the AFP news agency that there were no “sticking points” left for a deal with Iran, while also issuing a series of upbeat messages on social media regarding apparent agreements with Tehran.

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