Iranian Parliament Speaker Mocks Trump Over Mixed Threats and Negotiations

Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, sharply criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for sending contradictory messages regarding Iran. In a sarcastic tweet, Qalibaf mocked Washington’s oscillation between military threats and calls for negotiations, writing, "A massive attack is coming... wait, never mind, they want to negotiate." He described this as repetitive "theater diplomacy."

Qalibaf also condemned the pressure tactics used by the West against Tehran, calling the use of bullying, broken promises, and fake news a failed strategy. He urged the U.S. and its allies to fundamentally change their approach by acknowledging facts and fulfilling their commitments, concluding with a firm statement: "We don’t need any more theater."

Iranian news agency Nour News echoed this criticism, highlighting Trump’s rush to declare success over the Strait of Hormuz issue as exposing his vulnerability. They questioned whether Trump was genuinely seeking a real agreement or merely trying to sell a positive narrative to the American public ahead of congressional elections.

Additionally, an Iranian Foreign Ministry source told Fars News Agency that under a proposed arrangement with Oman, ship entry into the Strait of Hormuz would be managed through the northern corridor near Iran’s coast for a limited time, while exits would occur via the southern corridor near Oman. After this period, all ship movements would be restricted to the central corridor, with Iran controlling entry and Iran and Oman jointly managing exits. Fees for passage would be set as payment for various services provided to the vessels.

This development reflects ongoing negotiations and strategic positioning regarding control and navigation rights in the critical maritime chokepoint.

Summary: Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf mocked U.S. President Donald Trump’s conflicting threats and negotiation overtures, condemning Western pressure tactics as failed. Iranian media questioned Trump’s motives on the Strait of Hormuz issue, while Iran and Oman reportedly agreed on a temporary maritime passage arrangement in the strait.

Points: - Iranian Parliament Speaker ridicules Trump’s mixed military threats and negotiation messages. - Qalibaf calls Western pressure tactics bullying and fake news, labeling them a failed strategy. - Iranian media questions Trump’s sincerity in declaring success on the Strait of Hormuz. - Iran and Oman reportedly agree on a temporary, divided management of ship passage through the Strait of Hormuz. - Iran demands the U.S. and allies honor commitments and stop "theater diplomacy."

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