Key facts
- Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf criticized US President Donald Trump's statements about Iran's economy.
- Ghalibaf stated Trump's claims that Iran needs US food exports were a projection of America's own economic problems.
- Trump had claimed Iran has 300% inflation and needs corn, wheat, and soybeans from the US.
- Ghalibaf referenced the number of US citizens on food stamps in his rebuttal.
- Trump also suggested Iran had agreed to terms in talks aimed at preventing nuclear weapon acquisition.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has responded to claims made by US President Donald Trump regarding Iran's economic situation and its need for American food exports. Trump had stated that Iran was experiencing high inflation and required commodities like corn, wheat, and soybeans from the United States, suggesting that Tehran had agreed to terms in ongoing diplomatic talks.
In a post on X, Ghalibaf countered Trump's assertions by suggesting they were a projection of the US's own economic difficulties. He specifically referenced the number of American citizens relying on food stamps, questioning the validity of calling another nation hungry while facing domestic issues. Ghalibaf emphasized Iran's autonomy in its choices and assets, urging Trump to focus on his country's own 'malnutrition rates.'