'Liar without honour': Iran deputy speaker rejects talks with Trump

Iran’s deputy parliamentary speaker, Ali Nikzad, called for a “firm” stance against the United States and rejected the idea of negotiations with President Donald Trump.

He described Trump as a “liar and without honour,” according to remarks reported by Fars news agency.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran… stands firmly on its military capabilities,” Nikzad said, adding, “His threats are a big lie.” He also said previous rounds of talks had ended with US attacks despite progress toward an agreement. 

Nikzad said that Iran will not "return the Strait of Hormuz to its previous state".

نایب رئیس مجلس: ما نه تنگۀ هرمز را به حالت قبل برمی‌گردانیم و نه با کسی که دروغگوست و هیچ نشانی از شرف، انسانیت و وجدان ندارد، مذاکره خواهیم کرد. او پیشتر نیز این را در ۲ مورد از مذاکرات ثابت کرده است.

— خبرگزاری فارس (@FarsNews_Agency) March 24, 2026