A geopolitical "Rashomon" is unfolding. Shortly after US President Trump announced a breakthrough in US-Iran negotiations and a temporary halt to military strikes, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf posted two consecutive posts on the X platform (formerly Twitter), completely denying the US claims in an extremely tough stance.
Accusations of fake news manipulating the market: helping the US and Israel escape their predicament
In his post, Gribaf stated bluntly that the so-called progress in negotiations was a deliberately created narrative. He pointed out:
"There are currently no negotiations with the United States. Fake news is being used to manipulate the financial and oil markets in an attempt to help the United States and Israel escape their quagmire."
Analysts believe that these remarks directly target the earlier V-shaped reversal in global assets (including US stock futures, Bitcoin, and crude oil), and that this is a smokescreen released by the US to stabilize market sentiment.
The hardline stance remains unchanged: demanding punishment for the "aggressors".
In addition to denying negotiations, Gribaf reiterated the Iranian government's fighting spirit. He stated:
- The Iranian people are demanding severe punishment for the aggressors (usually referring to Israel or the United States) in a way that is "thorough and makes them repentant."
- Officials are highly united: all Iranian officials stand firmly behind the Supreme Leader and the people until the goal of severe punishment is achieved.
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