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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3 held for LPG cylinder black marketing in Delhi
New Delhi (PTI): Three people have been arrested for allegedly hoarding and black marketing domestic LPG cylinders in southeast Delhi's Shaheen Bagh area, police said on Saturday.
According to the police, the accused were apprehended after a raid conducted by the crime branch at 40 Foota Road following a tip-off about illegal refilling and sale of subsidised LPG cylinders.
"A total of 108 LPG cylinders and two vehicles, including a small commercial carrier and a pickup van used for transportation, were recovered from their possession," the police officer said.
The accused have been identified as Kuldeep (35), Ashish (22) and Vijay (28), all residents of Faridabad in Haryana.
During the investigation, it was found that the accused procured domestic LPG cylinders meant for household use at subsidised rates and illegally transferred gas into other cylinders for sale in the open market at higher prices.
One of the accused, Kuldeep, was previously involved in a criminal case, police added. Further investigation is underway to identify the entire supply chain and other persons involved in the racket.
