Iranian politician calls Trump’s position an attempt to buy time

An adviser to Iran’s parliamentary speaker has downplayed US President Donald Trump’s decision to extend the ceasefire, describing it as strategically insignificant and potentially deceptive.

In remarks posted on the social platform X and cited by Caliber.Az, Mehdi Mohammadi argued that the move carries “no significance,” asserting that “the losing side cannot dictate terms.”

تمدید آتش بس از جانب ترامپ هیچ معنایی ندارد. طرف بازنده نمی تواند شرایط تعیین کند. تداوم محاصره تفاوتی با بمباران ندارد و باید به آن پاسخ نظامی داد. ضمن اینکه تمدید آتش بس از جانب ترامپ قطعا به معنای خرید زمان به منظور ضربه غافلگیرانه است. زمان ابتکار عمل ایران است.

— Mahdi Mohammadi (@mmohammadii61) April 21, 2026

“Trump’s extension of the ceasefire has no significance. The losing side cannot dictate terms. The continuation of the blockade is no different from bombardment, and it must be met with a military response. Moreover, extending the ceasefire clearly represents an attempt to buy time for a surprise strike. The initiative in terms of timing lies with Iran,” he said.

At the same time, Iran’s parliament noted that statements made by individual advisers are personal in nature and do not necessarily reflect the official position of the speaker. It clarified that Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf expresses his views through official social media accounts and in media interviews.

By Vugar Khalilov