Iran's Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Thursday (Aug 6) accused the United States of engaging in "theatre diplomacy," dismissing Washington's negotiating tactics as ineffective amid escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.His remarks come after US President Donald Trump claimed the two sides were making progress in talks over reopening the strategic waterway, an assertion that Tehran has firmly denied.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/born-in-the-usa-trump-targets-birth-tourism-with-new-birthright-citizenship-executive-order-made-a-joke-out-of-it-1786060006452">Born in the USA? Trump targets 'birth tourism' with new birthright citizenship executive order</a><h2>Ghalibaf: 'We don't need more theatre'</h2>In a post on X on Thursday, Ghalibaf took a direct swipe at Washington's approach, accusing it of alternating between military threats and calls for negotiations. "Massive attack coming... wait, never mind, they want to negotiate. That's theatre diplomacy on loop," he wrote.“Using bullying + broken promises + fake news as leverage is a failed strategy. Acknowledge the facts and fulfil your commitments. We don't need more theatre.”<h2>Iran says military is ready for any threat</h2>The rhetoric was echoed by Iran's Acting Defence Minister Brigadier General Majid Ebn-e-Reza, who said the country's armed forces were fully prepared to respond to any external challenge.According to Iran's state news agency IRNA, Ebn-e-Reza said Iran's military strength was built on its domestic defence industry rather than foreign weapons. "Every day, the signs of the enemy's erosion of power become more evident; however, our Armed Forces, relying on the country's defence industry, are fully equipped to respond to any threat," he said.He also claimed that countries dependent on imported military equipment would eventually realise that Iran's indigenous defence capabilities had surpassed those of regional rivals.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-says-strait-of-hormuz-remains-open-despite-unwarranted-iranian-aggression-as-report-suggest-deal-to-reopen-vital-waterway-close-1785897369267">US says Strait of Hormuz remains open despite ‘unwarranted Iranian aggression,’ as report suggest deal to reopen vital waterway close</a><h2>Trump says talks are progressing</h2>The exchange follows fresh remarks by Trump, who warned that Iran would be "hit very hard" if the Strait of Hormuz was not reopened "very soon." The US president also said Washington was engaged in "very good discussions" with Iranian officials and suggested Tehran had reached out to negotiate.The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most strategically important shipping lanes, carrying a significant share of global oil and liquefied natural gas exports.<h2>Tehran rejects negotiations</h2>Iran quickly rejected Trump's claims. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said Tehran was "not holding any negotiations with the United States at present," adding that Iran's diplomatic team remained in Tehran, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi away on a pilgrimage to Iraq.Meanwhile, US Vice President JD Vance acknowledged that talks, if they occur, would likely be difficult. In an interview with Fox News, Vance described Iran's leadership as divided and said negotiations would be "messy" and "take some time." He added that Washington would continue using military, economic and diplomatic pressure while maintaining that Iran would never be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon.`

Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has accused the United States of engaging in "theatre diplomacy", rejecting President Donald Trump's claims that talks over reopening the Strait of Hormuz are progressing. Tehran insists no negotiations are taking place.

Iran's Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Thursday (Aug 6) accused the United States of engaging in "theatre diplomacy," dismissing Washington's negotiating tactics as ineffective amid escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. His remarks come after US President Donald Trump claimed the two sides were making progress in talks over reopening the strategic waterway, an assertion that Tehran has firmly denied. Also read | Born in the USA? Trump targets 'birth tourism' with new birthright citizenship executive order Ghalibaf: 'We don't need more theatre' In a post on X on Thursday, Ghalibaf took a direct swipe at Washington's approach, accusing it of alternating between military threats and calls for negotiations. "Massive attack coming... wait, never mind, they want to negotiate. That's theatre diplomacy on loop," he wrote. “Using bullying + broken promises + fake news as leverage is a failed strategy. Acknowledge the facts and fulfil your commitments. We don't need more theatre.” Iran says military is ready for any threat The rhetoric was echoed by Iran's Acting Defence Minister Brigadier General Majid Ebn-e-Reza, who said the country's armed forces were fully prepared to respond to any external challenge. According to Iran's state news agency IRNA, Ebn-e-Reza said Iran's military strength was built on its domestic defence industry rather than foreign weapons. "Every day, the signs of the enemy's erosion of power become more evident; however, our Armed Forces, relying on the country's defence industry, are fully equipped to respond to any threat," he said. He also claimed that countries dependent on imported military equipment would eventually realise that Iran's indigenous defence capabilities had surpassed those of regional rivals. Also read | US says Strait of Hormuz remains open despite ‘unwarranted Iranian aggression,’ as report suggest deal to reopen vital waterway close Trump says talks are progressing The exchange follows fresh remarks by Trump, who warned that Iran would be "hit very hard" if the Strait of Hormuz was not reopened "very soon." The US president also said Washington was engaged in "very good discussions" with Iranian officials and suggested Tehran had reached out to negotiate. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most strategically important shipping lanes, carrying a significant share of global oil and liquefied natural gas exports. Tehran rejects negotiations Iran quickly rejected Trump's claims. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said Tehran was "not holding any negotiations with the United States at present," adding that Iran's diplomatic team remained in Tehran, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi away on a pilgrimage to Iraq. Meanwhile, US Vice President JD Vance acknowledged that talks, if they occur, would likely be difficult. In an interview with Fox News, Vance described Iran's leadership as divided and said negotiations would be "messy" and "take some time." He added that Washington would continue using military, economic and diplomatic pressure while maintaining that Iran would never be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon.`

Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has accused the United States of engaging in "theatre diplomacy", rejecting President Donald Trump's claims that talks over reopening the Strait of Hormuz are progressing. Tehran insists no negotiations are taking place.

'Massive attack coming... wait, never mind': Iran mocks US 'theatre diplomacy,' rejects Trump's claim of Hormuz progress

&nbsp;As Iranian and American officials prepare to sit across the table for the first round of technical talks since the end of the recent West Asia conflict, Iran has once again brought the tragic Minab school strike into the spotlight. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Saturday (Jun 20) invoked the memory of the children killed in the Minab school strike, saying their sacrifice would remain at the forefront of his mind as Tehran engages with Washington over the implementation of a recently signed 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU).Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/155-lives-lost-iran-reveals-heartbreaking-breakdown-of-the-minab-school-strike-victims-on-iran-war-2-month-anniversary-tomahawk-trump-in-pics-1777339563410">155 lives lost: Iran REVEALS heartbreaking breakdown of the Minab school strike victims | In Pics</a><h2>'Children of Minab are watching us'</h2>In a post on X, posted before the negotiations in Switzerland, Ghalibaf said he viewed the victims of Minab and other Iranian "martyrs" as silent witnesses to every decision taken by the country's leadership."I consider the innocent children of Minab and all the martyrs of dear Iran to be watching over my every action and behaviour at every moment," Ghalibaf wrote. "God forbid that I should ever bring shame to the innocent martyrs and the people of Iran."

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">کودکان مظلوم میناب و تمام شهدای ایران عزیز را هر لحظه ناظر اعمال و رفتار خود می‌دانم. آنها ما را می‌بینند و از ما انتظار دارند. خدا کند که شرمندهٔ شهدای مظلوم و ملت ایران نباشم و روسفید به یارانم بپیوندم که برای دیدنشان لحظه‌شماری می‌کنم. <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Minab168?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Minab168</a> به یاد بچه‌های مدرسهٔ میناب <a href="https://t.co/UDvZJOyJo2">pic.twitter.com/UDvZJOyJo2</a>&mdash; محمدباقر قالیباف | MB Ghalibaf (@mb_ghalibaf) <a href="https://x.com/mb_ghalibaf/status/2068440513104040140?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 20, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The post carried the hashtag "Minab168", a reference widely used in Iran to commemorate the victims of the incident.<h2>Iran delegation reaches Switzerland for vital talks</h2>The comments came as a high-level Iranian delegation arrived in Zurich for talks with the United States aimed at advancing commitments made under the agreement that helped halt hostilities between Iran, the US and Israel earlier this year.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ghosts-on-the-flight-iran-delegation-travels-aboard-minab-168-tehran-uses-tragic-school-strike-to-set-the-tone-for-islamabad-peace-talks-1775883133513">Ghosts on the flight: Iran delegation travels aboard 'Minab-168'; Tehran uses tragic school strike to set the tone for Islamabad peace talks</a>Ghalibaf is leading the Iranian team. It includes Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, Central Bank Governor Abdolnaser Hemmati, senior security official Ali Bagheri, National Iranian Oil Company chairman Hamid Borde, and several deputy foreign ministers and diplomatic officials.According to Iran's state broadcaster IRIB, the discussions will focus primarily on the implementation phase of the agreement and whether both sides are fulfilling the commitments outlined in the memorandum.<h2>Iran cautious ahead of talks, warns against repeat of past 'broken promises'</h2>Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei, who is also part of the negotiating team, struck a cautious tone ahead of the talks. "Every agreement and understanding is tested when the time comes for its implementation," Baghaei said, as quoted by IRIB.&nbsp;Referring to previous diplomatic disputes between Tehran and Washington, he added that Iran would closely monitor whether commitments made by the US are honoured. "Given our experience of the other party's breach of promise, we must seriously pursue the fulfilment of their commitments," he said.Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.&nbsp;

As Iran and the United States prepare to begin technical negotiations in Switzerland, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the sacrifices of the "children of Minab" and other Iranian martyrs would guide Tehran's actions during the talks.

As Iranian and American officials prepare to sit across the table for the first round of technical talks since the end of the recent West Asia conflict, Iran has once again brought the tragic Minab school strike into the spotlight. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Saturday (Jun 20) invoked the memory of the children killed in the Minab school strike, saying their sacrifice would remain at the forefront of his mind as Tehran engages with Washington over the implementation of a recently signed 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU). Also read | 155 lives lost: Iran REVEALS heartbreaking breakdown of the Minab school strike victims | In Pics 'Children of Minab are watching us' In a post on X, posted before the negotiations in Switzerland, Ghalibaf said he viewed the victims of Minab and other Iranian "martyrs" as silent witnesses to every decision taken by the country's leadership. "I consider the innocent children of Minab and all the martyrs of dear Iran to be watching over my every action and behaviour at every moment," Ghalibaf wrote. "God forbid that I should ever bring shame to the innocent martyrs and the people of Iran."

As Iran and the United States prepare to begin technical negotiations in Switzerland, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the sacrifices of the "children of Minab" and other Iranian martyrs would guide Tehran's actions during the talks.

'Children of Minab are watching us': Iran's Ghalibaf arrives in Switzerland for talks with US

Iran’s top negotiator and the Iranian parliament’s speaker, Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf, on Saturday warned the United States of an “even more crushing and bitter” response if the US “foolishly” restarts the war and added that the Iranian armed forces had “rebuilt” their capabilities during the ceasefire.&nbsp;Ghalibaf told Pakistani army chief Asim Munir during a meeting in Tehran that Iran would not compromise on the rights of its nation and country, reported Iran’s state TV.Ghalibaf said that Iran’s armed forces had rebuilt their capabilities during the ceasefire and that if the US “foolishly restarts the war,” the consequences would be “more crushing and bitter.”&nbsp;“Iran’s armed forces will respond more crushingly and bitterly than on the first day of the war if US President Donald Trump acts foolishly and restarts the war,” Iranian state media quoted Ghalibaf as saying.&nbsp;<h2>Qatar’s Emir discusses Pakistan-led mediation efforts with Trump</h2>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, held a telephone call with US President Donald Trump to discuss regional tensions and diplomatic initiatives led by Pakistan aimed at preventing further escalation, Qatar’s foreign ministry said in a statement.&nbsp;The two sides reviewed efforts to reduce tensions and maintain stability, with a focus on supporting Pakistan’s mediation between the US and Iran, reported Al Jazeera.&nbsp;The discussion also emphasised the importance of continued dialogue to resolve ongoing issues, protect maritime navigation, and ensure the safety of strategic waterways as well as the stability of global energy and supply chains&nbsp;The emir also reaffirmed Qatar’s commitment to peace and its support for diplomatic efforts.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Iran’s internet blackout enters 13th week, surpassing 2,000 hours</h2>&nbsp;Meanwhile, digital monitor Netblocks said Iran’s internet blackout is entering its 13th week.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Network data show Iran’s internet blackout is entering its 13th week after surpassing 2016 hours of digital isolation from the outside world,” the watchdog wrote on X.&nbsp;“Daily life for most Iranians is now shaped by the loss of opportunities and access to information others can reach in seconds.”&nbsp;While Iran’s domestic intranet is largely operational, access to the global internet is severely restricted.

Meanwhile, digital monitor Netblocks said on Saturday that Iran’s internet blackout has entered the 13th week. In a post on X, the internet watchdog said that the internet blackout in Iran is entering its 13th week after surpassing 2016 hours of digital isolation from the outside world.

Iran’s top negotiator and the Iranian parliament’s speaker, Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf, on Saturday warned the United States of an “even more crushing and bitter” response if the US “foolishly” restarts the war and added that the Iranian armed forces had “rebuilt” their capabilities during the ceasefire. Ghalibaf told Pakistani army chief Asim Munir during a meeting in Tehran that Iran would not compromise on the rights of its nation and country, reported Iran’s state TV. Ghalibaf said that Iran’s armed forces had rebuilt their capabilities during the ceasefire and that if the US “foolishly restarts the war,” the consequences would be “more crushing and bitter.” “Iran’s armed forces will respond more crushingly and bitterly than on the first day of the war if US President Donald Trump acts foolishly and restarts the war,” Iranian state media quoted Ghalibaf as saying. Qatar’s Emir discusses Pakistan-led mediation efforts with Trump Meanwhile, Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, held a telephone call with US President Donald Trump to discuss regional tensions and diplomatic initiatives led by Pakistan aimed at preventing further escalation, Qatar’s foreign ministry said in a statement. The two sides reviewed efforts to reduce tensions and maintain stability, with a focus on supporting Pakistan’s mediation between the US and Iran, reported Al Jazeera. The discussion also emphasised the importance of continued dialogue to resolve ongoing issues, protect maritime navigation, and ensure the safety of strategic waterways as well as the stability of global energy and supply chains The emir also reaffirmed Qatar’s commitment to peace and its support for diplomatic efforts. Iran’s internet blackout enters 13th week, surpassing 2,000 hours Meanwhile, digital monitor Netblocks said Iran’s internet blackout is entering its 13th week. “Network data show Iran’s internet blackout is entering its 13th week after surpassing 2016 hours of digital isolation from the outside world,” the watchdog wrote on X. “Daily life for most Iranians is now shaped by the loss of opportunities and access to information others can reach in seconds.” While Iran’s domestic intranet is largely operational, access to the global internet is severely restricted.

Meanwhile, digital monitor Netblocks said on Saturday that Iran’s internet blackout has entered the 13th week. In a post on X, the internet watchdog said that the internet blackout in Iran is entering its 13th week after surpassing 2016 hours of digital isolation from the outside world.

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