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“Hilarious, Trump Says He Beat Us 9 Times,” Iran Mocks – “I See No Reason to Negotiate with the US,” Says Araghchi

Published March 15, 2026, 17:09
“Hilarious, Trump Says He Beat Us 9 Times,” Iran Mocks – “I See No Reason to Negotiate with the US,” Says Araghchi

The Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf, mocked US President Donald Trump's claims that he "defeated" Iran, stating that Trump "claimed he 'defeated' us 9 times in the last two weeks. Hilarious!" It is unclear to which nine statements Qalibaf is referring, but Trump has repeatedly claimed that the US is winning the war with Iran. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded to Trump, saying that Iran "sees no reason to negotiate" with the US. He stressed that the US launched an attack while negotiations were underway and that no ceasefire or negotiations were ever requested after the start of the war. Araghchi confirmed that Iran is ready to allow ships from certain countries to use the Strait of Hormuz, as countries have contacted them for safe passage. This statement contrasts with Trump's claims that Iran is seeking negotiations. The exchange of statements between the two sides highlights the tension and lack of trust between the US and Iran.