Iran Mocks Trump and Faces Internal Struggles Over Nuclear Deal Talks

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, chairman of the Iranian parliament, mocked U.S. President Donald Trump in a post on X, criticizing Washington's inconsistent approach of alternating between military threats and calls for negotiation. He described this as repetitive theatrical diplomacy relying on bullying, broken promises, and fake news, urging the U.S. to acknowledge facts and fulfill its commitments instead of continuing the "theater." Iranian officials in Tehran interpret American hesitation as a sign of weakness and insist that psychological warfare and false promises will not force Iran to back down.

Iranian news agency Nour News also took aim at Trump, suggesting his rush to declare success over the Strait of Hormuz issue reveals his vulnerability and questioning whether he genuinely seeks a real agreement or merely wants to sell a favorable deal to the American public before the congressional elections. An Iranian Foreign Ministry source told Fars News Agency that under the proposed framework, ships would enter the Strait of Hormuz via the northern corridor near Iran's coast and exit through the southern corridor near Oman's coast.

Meanwhile, diplomats involved in talks warn that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is actively trying to sabotage the emerging deal with the U.S. Media outlets linked to the IRGC have been spreading messages that outright reject the draft agreements already reached between the parties. A key sticking point is Iran's abandonment of its demand for an interim arrangement allowing it to collect transit fees from ships in the Gulf, a concession that has angered hardliners and complicated progress for Iran's political leadership. In response to these developments, the Iranian Foreign Ministry has denied that any talks are currently taking place.