Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has criticized US President Donald Trump for what he describes as repetitive diplomatic theater. Ghalibaf took to social media to challenge Trump’s pattern of announcing military strikes against Iran only to subsequently cancel them, claiming such tactics represent failed pressure strategies rather than genuine negotiation efforts.
Trump recently called off a planned large-scale military operation, stating that diplomatic progress had been made and that the parameters of a potential agreement were already in place. The US president expressed confidence that the regional conflict would conclude soon, predicting Iran could not sustain hostilities much longer. Trump claimed involvement in ongoing talks and suggested oil prices would decline following a resolution.
Ghalibaf countered these assertions, insisting that Washington must acknowledge existing realities and honor its commitments. The dispute centers on proposed developments including reopening the Strait of Hormuz and addressing Iran’s nuclear capabilities. Iran has been separately negotiating with Oman regarding strait access, with both nations reportedly nearing an agreement on shipping route coordinates. The closure of this critical waterway following military escalations in February has contributed to rising global energy prices.
While Trump has maintained for months that Iran faces defeat, Iranian officials have consistently stated their readiness for prolonged conflict, signaling fundamental disagreement over the trajectory and timeline of the ongoing regional tensions.
Originally reported by Aljazeera →
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