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Ghalibaf Advisor Rejects Trump’s Ceasefire Extension

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“UPDATE Ghalibaf adviser Mohammadi rejects Trump’s ceasefire extension, saying it “means nothing” and that the losing side cannot dictate terms. He says maintaining the siege is equivalent to continued bombardment and must be met with a military response. Mohammadi calls the extension “a ploy to buy time for a surprise strike.” “The time for Iran to take the initiative has come.””

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Mehdi Mohammadi, an advisor to Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has publicly rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal to extend a ceasefire. Mohammadi characterized the extension as a "ploy" to prepare for a surprise attack and stated that the ongoing U.S. blockade of Iranian ports is equivalent to active bombardment, necessitating a military response.

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Reasoning

The claim is supported by reporting from APA (Azeri-Press Agency), which cites both Iran International and Mohammadi's own social media posts. The evidence confirms that Mohammadi dismissed the ceasefire extension as "meaningless" because the "losing side cannot dictate terms." The report also corroborates his specific language regarding the blockade being a form of continued warfare and his call for Iran to "take the initiative."

Source quality: The evidence includes a detailed news report from APA that provides direct quotes and context for the advisor's statements, corroborating the specific phrasing used in the social media post.

Key checks

  • Rejection of Ceasefire Extension: Mehdi Mohammadi explicitly stated that extending the ceasefire has "no meaning" and that the U.S. cannot dictate terms while in a losing position.

  • Characterization of U.S. Blockade: Mohammadi argued that the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports constitutes a violation of the ceasefire and is equivalent to active bombing, justifying a military response.

  • Allegation of a 'Ploy': The advisor described the ceasefire extension as a strategic move by the U.S. to buy time for a surprise strike against Iran.

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High