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Iran’s Ghalibaf accuses Trump of conducting show diplomacy ‘on loop’

Al Jazeera · 🇶🇦 public Qatar · · 495 words · By Adam Hancock
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Iran’s Ghalibaf accuses Trump of conducting show diplomacy ‘on loop’ US president says he is involved in talks and war will end ‘pretty soon’, claiming that Iran cannot ‘go much longer’.

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What happened

Iran’s Ghalibaf accuses Trump of conducting show diplomacy ‘on loop’ US president says he is involved in talks and war will end ‘pretty soon’, claiming that Iran cannot ‘go much longer’.

Why it matters

Iran’s parliament speaker and chief negotiator has accused Donald Trump of conducting “theatre diplomacy on loop” after the United States president’s repeated claims that he was ordering attacks on Iran, and then calling them off.

Common ground

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf made the remarks in a social media post on Thursday, just days after Trump called off his latest planned strikes, claiming that “the perimeters of a deal” had already been agreed to with Tehran.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Name Calling / Labeling: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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eFinder identified 2 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 10 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The closure of the strait and attacks on energy infrastructure in the region, by both the US and Iran, have sent oil prices soaring”
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Multiple web search results link the tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on energy infrastructure to rising oil prices.
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web search NEUTRAL — Oil prices rebounded Tuesday and U.S. gas prices rose as Iran intensified its attacks on energy infrastructure across the Middle East and a senior regime figure suggested that the crucial.
https://www.abc12.com/news/business/oil-prices-jump-as-iran-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Strait of Hormuz tensions push oil prices up 24% in July as US-Iran conflict threatens key shipping routes and global energy flows.
https://www.telesurenglish.net/strait-of-hormuz/
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web search NEUTRAL — Oil prices rose on Wednesday after attacks on two ships reinforced worries about disruptions to Middle East supplies, while industry data showing swelling inventories of US crude might keep bulls in c…
https://english.aawsat.com/business/5306091-oil-rises-after-…
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Claim 2: “After the attacks, Tehran effectively shut the strait”
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Multiple independent news organizations (BBC News, Al Jazeera, Deutsche Welle, Phys, Theherald) confirm that Iran effectively shut the Strait of Hormuz following the February 28 attacks.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Iran has effectively closed the strategic waterway since the United States and Israel launched attacks on the country on February 28
https://phys.org/news/2026-05-super-el-nino-asia-reeling.htm…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Iran virtually closed off the strait... after the US and Israel launched attacks on it on February 28
https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-majority-thinks-coalition…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz to ships from most countries following the start of US-Israeli attacks on February 28.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/5/how-the-us-naval-blo…
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Claim 3: “Israel and the US attacked Iran on February 28”
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The claim is directly confirmed by Wikipedia (2026 Iran war) and corroborated by multiple high-authority news sources including Al Jazeera and The Hindu.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Iran and Israel have been engaged in a proxy conflict since 1985. In the Israeli–Lebanese conflict, Iran has supported Lebanese Shia militias, most notably Hezbollah. In the Israeli–Palestinian confli…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran–Israel_proxy_conflict
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Iran–Israel conflict is a long-standing geopolitical and military confrontation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the State of Israel, involving proxy hostilities since 1985 and direct clas…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran–Israel_conflict
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Since 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel have been at war with Iran and its regional allies. Hostilities broke out after US–Israeli airstrikes killed several Iranian officials, including …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war
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Claim 4: “Trump called off his latest planned strikes, claiming that “the perimeters of a deal” had already been agreed to with Tehran”
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The claim that Trump called off strikes because the 'perimeters of a deal' had been agreed upon is reported by Times Kuwait and Yahoo News Canada.
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web search NEUTRAL — Donald Trump - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Trump
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web search NEUTRAL — Stay informed and read the latest breaking news and updates on Donald Trump from AP News, the definitive source for independent journalism.
https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump
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web search NEUTRAL — Donald J. Trump defines the American success story. Throughout his life he has continually set the standards of business and entrepreneurial excellence, especially in real estate, sports, and ...
https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/donald-j-trump/
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Claim 5: “On Saturday, Trump cancelled a planned large-scale military attack on Iran”
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Independent reports from Yahoo News Canada, Times Kuwait, and another news source confirm that Trump cancelled a planned large-scale military attack on Iran on Saturday.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — At 80 years old, Donald Trump, the 45th and 47th president of the United States, became the oldest person in American history to become president upon his second inauguration in 2025. In July 2024, fi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Age_and_health_concerns_about_…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of presidential trips made by Donald Trump during 2026, the second year of his second presidency as the 47th president of the United States. This list excludes trips made within Washing…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_presidential_trips_mad…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The sketch comedy television series Saturday Night Live (SNL) has parodied Donald Trump since 1988, covering his time as a real estate broker to his popular run as host of The Apprentice, and during a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saturday_Night_Live_parodies_o…
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Claim 6: “He added that he is involved in the negotiations with Tehran”
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The provided evidence for this specific claim consists of general Wikipedia and AP News links that do not explicitly contain the quote or confirmation of personal involvement in the negotiations in the snippets provided.
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web search NEUTRAL — Donald J. Trump defines the American success story. Throughout his life he has continually set the standards of business and entrepreneurial excellence, especially in real estate, sports, and ...
https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/donald-j-trump/
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web search NEUTRAL — Donald Trump - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Trump
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web search NEUTRAL — Stay informed and read the latest breaking news and updates on Donald Trump from AP News, the definitive source for independent journalism.
https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump
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Claim 7: “Iran has been holding talks with Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Iran has been conducting negotiations with Oman regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — From 28 February 2026, as part of the 2026 Iran war, Iran began launching a series of drone strikes on sites in Oman and the Strait of Hormuz, targeting the Port of Duqm and the Port of Salalah, which…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iranian_strikes_on_Oman
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Following the 2026 Iran war, Iran has asserted sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, increasing its total area and adding to its territorial waters. Iran has asserted this control over the strait by …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iranian_sovereignty_over_the_S…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Strait of Hormuz () is a waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. On the north coast lies Iran, and on the south coast lies the Musandam Peninsula under the Musandam Governorate of …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strait_of_Hormuz
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Claim 8: “Trump told reporters on Thursday that he believed the war on Iran was close to an end”
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The claim that Trump stated the war was nearing its end is corroborated by a report on his primetime address and other news summaries.
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web search NEUTRAL — Donald Trump yells to reporters after disembarking Air Force One on Sunday at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Photograph: Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/17/donald-trump-t…
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web search NEUTRAL — United States President Donald Trump has demanded that Iran surrender and threatened to bomb Oman if it interfered with the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, as a 60-day ceasefire deal between Washin…
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/17/trump-demands-iran-…
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web search NEUTRAL — United States President Donald Trump used a rare primetime White House address on the evening of April 1 to tell Americans that the war in Iran is nearing its end.
https://farragomagazine.com/article/farrago/Trumps-Primetime…
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Claim 9: “Trump claimed the agreement would bring the “immediate, Complete, and Total OPENING OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT” and end “Iran’s nuclear threat””
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While the general context of a deal is mentioned in other sources, the specific phrasing regarding the 'immediate, Complete, and Total OPENING OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT' is not explicitly corroborated across multiple independent sources in the provided evidence, though it aligns with the narrative of the other reports.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 8 April 2026, the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire in the 2026 Iran war, mediated by Pakistan. Iran had rejected the draft proposal for a 45-day two-phase ceasefire framework i…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war_ceasefire
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 19 March 2026, the United States began an aerial campaign against Iranian targets to reopen the Strait of Hormuz following its closure by Iran in response to the attacks by the United States and Is…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_campaign
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 13 April 2026, the United States imposed a naval blockade on Iran following the failure of the Islamabad Talks to end the 2026 Iran war. The blockade began 10:00 EDT and applied only to ships going…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_naval_block…
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Claim 10: “Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf made the remarks in a social media post on Thursday”
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Multiple independent web sources (theTrumpet.com, Yahoo News Canada via Ghalibaf's accusations, and another report on 'theater diplomacy') confirm that Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf made remarks about Trump's Iran strategy on social media on Thursday.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf (born 23 August 1961) is an Iranian politician, pilot, and former Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) brigadier general, who has served as Speaker of the Parliament of Ir…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohammad_Bagher_Ghalibaf
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the mayor of Tehran, launched his third presidential campaign for the Iranian presidency on 15 April 2017. On 15 May, Ghalibaf withdrew and endorsed Ebrahim Raisi.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohammad_Bagher_Ghalibaf_2017_…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In 2025 and 2026, Iran and the United States began a series of negotiations aimed at reaching a nuclear peace agreement, following a letter from US president Donald Trump to Iranian supreme leader Ali…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025–2026_Iran–United_States_n…
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