Iran Parliament Speaker Rebukes Trump's 'Psychological Operations'

Ghalibaf says U.S. is 'passing off its wishes as news' with threats against Iranian people.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 9:05pm

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Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, has issued a strong rebuke of recent statements and actions by former U.S. President Donald Trump, accusing the American government of engaging in 'psychological operations' and 'passing off its wishes as news' while threatening the Iranian people.

Why it matters

The ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States remain a major geopolitical flashpoint, with both sides engaging in rhetorical and diplomatic sparring. Ghalibaf's comments reflect Iran's defiant stance in the face of perceived U.S. aggression and attempts to influence public opinion.

The details

In his statement, Ghalibaf said the U.S. is 'making a grave mistake by threatening our people' and that the enemy is 'passing off its wishes as news.' This appears to be a reference to recent statements and actions by former President Trump, who has continued to make provocative comments about Iran even after leaving office.

  • Ghalibaf's statement was issued on March 30, 2026.

The players

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf

The Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, a senior political figure in Iran.

Donald Trump

The former President of the United States, who has continued to make inflammatory statements about Iran even after leaving office.

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What they’re saying

“They are making a grave mistake by threatening our people and passing off their wishes as news.”

— Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament

What’s next

The ongoing tensions between Iran and the U.S. are likely to continue, with both sides engaging in rhetorical and diplomatic posturing. Further escalation or attempts at negotiation will be closely watched by the international community.

The takeaway

Ghalibaf's forceful rebuke of Trump's 'psychological operations' underscores Iran's determination to stand firm against perceived U.S. aggression, even as the two countries remain locked in a complex and high-stakes geopolitical standoff.