13.04.2026 09:15
Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf drew attention to the fact that the U.S. decision to impose a blockade on Iran would lead to further increases in gasoline prices, stating, "Enjoy the current gasoline prices at the pump. With the so-called 'blockade,' you will soon miss the $4-5 gasoline." Qalibaf also included an image showing the prices at gas stations around the White House in his statement.
A blockade decision regarding maritime traffic covering the entry and exit of Iranian ports by the United States has received a response from Iran.
"YOU WILL SOON MISS $4-5 GASOLINE"
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqir Qalibaf, in a post on his social media account, pointed out that the U.S. decision would lead to further increases in gasoline prices, stating, "Enjoy the current gasoline prices reflected at the pump. With the so-called 'blockade', you will soon miss $4-5 gasoline."
SHARED IMAGES FROM GAS STATIONS NEAR THE WHITE HOUSE
Qalibaf shared a screenshot of a search he made for "gas station near the White House" in an application showing prices at different gas stations.
THE U.S. ANNOUNCED A BLOCKADE AGAINST IRAN
The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that a blockade would be implemented regarding maritime traffic covering the entry and exit of Iranian ports, in line with U.S. President Donald Trump's instructions.
It was noted that the blockade would begin on April 13 at 17:00 Turkey time, stating, "The blockade will be applied indiscriminately against all nations' ships entering or leaving all Iranian ports and coastal areas, including those in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. CENTCOM forces will not impede the freedom of navigation for ships using the Strait of Hormuz for the purpose of going to and returning from ports outside Iran." It was also mentioned that necessary information would be provided to commercial vessels before the blockade starts, and all ships passing through the region were advised to communicate with the U.S. Navy.
NO PEACE CAME FROM THE NEGOTIATIONS
Negotiations held under the mediation of Pakistan have been recorded as the highest-level face-to-face contact between the two countries since the 1979 Iranian Islamic Revolution. However, no peace came from the table.
PEZEŞKİYAN: AN AGREEMENT IS POSSIBLE IF COERCION IS ABANDONED
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian made a statement on his social media account regarding the negotiations conducted between the U.S. and Iran in Islamabad, Pakistan. Highlighting the "excessive" demands of the U.S. side, Pezeshkian stated, "If the U.S. administration abandons its coercive stance and respects the rights of the Iranian people, ways will definitely be found to reach an agreement." Pezeshkian also thanked the Iranian negotiation team, saying, "I wish ease to the members of the negotiation team, especially to my brother Qalibaf."
TRUMP: IRAN DID NOT LEAVE THE NEGOTIATION TABLE
Donald Trump stated that Iran did not leave the negotiation table, saying, "I foresee that they will give everything we do not want if they come back." Trump mentioned that oil and gas prices would drop when everything is over. He also noted that the announcement regarding a 50% additional customs duty on countries supplying weapons to Iran included China.