In a post on X, Ghalibaf wrote, "Massive attack coming... wait, never mind, they want to negotiate. Using bullying + broken promises + fake news as leverage is a failed strategy. His remarks come as tensions between Tehran and Washington continue to escalate over the Strait of Hormuz and conflicting claims about ongoing diplomatic engagement. Trump said the United States was engaged in "very good discussions" with Iranian officials and suggested that both sides were talking about reopening the strategic waterway. Meanwhile, US Vice President JD Vance described Iran's leadership as divided, saying negotiations would be "messy" and "take some time."