Iran’s parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, firmly rejects ceasefire proposals amid the intensifying conflict with Israel. Tehran commits to ongoing operations until the aggressor faces consequences, contrasting U.S. President Donald Trump’s view that the war nears its end.
Qalibaf’s Strong Stance on Retaliation
In a statement posted Tuesday on X, Qalibaf declares Iran seeks no truce. “We are definitely not looking for a ceasefire; we believe that the aggressor should be punched in the mouth so that he learns a lesson so that he will never think of attacking our beloved Iran again,” he states.
Qalibaf further criticizes Israel for perpetuating a cycle of war, negotiation, and ceasefire to sustain regional control. “The Zionist regime sees its shameful existence as a continuation of the cycle of ‘war-negotiation-ceasefire and then war again’ to consolidate its dominance. We will break this cycle,” he asserts.
Trump’s Optimism on Conflict Resolution
Qalibaf’s comments follow Trump’s remarks to reporters on Monday, where he describes the campaign against Iran as nearly complete. “I think the war is very complete, pretty much,” Trump says, predicting an end “soon,” though not imminently.
The U.S. backs Israeli operations and conducts strikes on Iranian military sites to degrade missile capabilities and regional networks.
Escalating Tensions and Threats
Despite U.S. optimism, Iranian officials signal prolonged engagement. Tehran launches missile and drone strikes on Israeli targets and warns of wider retaliation, targeting U.S. bases and key shipping lanes for global oil.
Iranian leaders insist the fight persists until Israel halts attacks and Tehran delivers a sufficient response. These divergent positions from Washington and Tehran underscore the conflict’s unpredictable duration, with both sides bracing for potential escalation.
