Iran Parliament Speaker Mocks Trump's 'Theater Diplomacy' Amid Tensions

Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has sharply criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's foreign policy, labeling it as "theater diplomacy" that relies on "bullying, broken promises, and fake news." Ghalibaf took to X, formerly Twitter, to express his disdain, writing, "'Massive attack imminent… wait, cancel that. They want to negotiate.' This is endless theater diplomacy."

He further elaborated, stating that Trump's strategy of using threats, failing to keep promises, and spreading false information is a failed approach. Ghalibaf urged the U.S. to "admit the facts and fulfill your promises. We don't need any more shows."

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'Massive attack imminent… wait, cancel that. They want to negotiate.' This is endless theater diplomacy.

This criticism comes as Trump has previously canceled planned military strikes against Iran, citing progress in negotiations. In contrast, Iran has signaled a lack of interest in direct talks with the U.S., focusing instead on its ongoing negotiations with Oman concerning passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Recent reports indicate that Iran and Oman have made progress in their discussions regarding maritime traffic in the strategic waterway.

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Bullying + broken promises + fake news as leverage is a failed strategy. Admit the facts and fulfill your promises. We don't need any more shows.