Iran warns on Hormuz access, accuses Trump’s false claims
Tehran/Washington: Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf has accused US President Donald Trump of making multiple false claims and warned that continued US pressure could impact access through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
In a statement posted on social media, Qalibaf said recent remarks by Trump were inaccurate and asserted that Iran would regulate movement through the strait if what he described as a US blockade continues. He said transit would be subject to designated routes and prior authorisation from Iranian authorities.
The remarks came as Trump maintained that the Strait of Hormuz remained open for commercial activity.
Qalibaf also stated that attempts to manipulate public opinion through media narratives would not change Tehran's position, implying that future access to the waterway might be determined by developments on the ground rather than official announcements.
Earlier, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had stated that the strait would remain open for commercial vessels during a ceasefire period.
Iranian authorities have also indicated possible regulatory steps. Ebrahim Rezaei said Parliament is preparing a draft proposal that could introduce transit fees for vessels passing through the strait.
Meanwhile, Trump, in public remarks and media interactions, claimed that Iran had agreed to suspend its nuclear programme and transfer enriched uranium. These assertions have not been confirmed by Tehran and Iranian officials have denied any such agreement.
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Bengaluru: Four South African cheetahs arrive at Bannerghatta Biological Park
Bengaluru: Four cheetahs, including two females, have arrived at Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP) from South Africa, NDTV reported.
The animals, brought from Induna Primate and Parrot Park in South Africa, landed at Kempegowda International Airport at around 1:15 am on Saturday. The transfer was carried out in accordance with the Wild Life (Protection) Act, BBP said in a statement.
Forest, Ecology and Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre received the cheetahs at the airport cargo terminal.
The Minister asked officials and veterinary teams to ensure strict quarantine protocols, a prescribed diet, and close health monitoring for 30 days to help the animals acclimate smoothly.
Highlighting that cheetahs, locally known as “Sivangi,” have disappeared from Karnataka’s forests, the minister stressed the need to raise public awareness through zoological institutions. He also instructed Dr Sunil Panwar, Member Secretary, Zoo Authority of Karnataka (ZAK), to prioritise the safety and well-being of the animals.
The BBP officials said that before transportation, the cheetahs underwent thorough health inspections and quarantine in South Africa as per the guidelines of the Department of Animal Husbandry.
Required No Objection Certificates (NoC) were also obtained from Animal Quarantine Services prior to import.
"Upon arrival at BBP, the animals have been placed in a designated quarantine facility for post-import health checks and observation, after which they will be shifted to their enclosures for public viewing," the BBP said.
This import underscores BBP's commitment to international collaboration in wildlife conservation, scientific management of animals, and strict adherence to regulatory protocols. It further strengthens the park's role in ex-situ conservation and environmental education, official said.
