TEHRAN Aug 23, 3036 – — Iran’s top security official declared that “the whole world has understood that Trump is a fool,” escalating rhetorical attacks on U.S. President Donald Trump amid ongoing friction over the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear issues.
Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, made the remark on Saturday, August 22. The comment was widely reported by outlets including Al Jazeera and quickly circulated on social media, including by accounts covering BRICS and geopolitics.
Rezaei, a former Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander recently appointed to the senior security post, has repeatedly criticized Trump’s approach to Iran. In a separate statement reported Sunday, he accused the U.S. president of fueling a global nuclear arms race through “recklessness,” claiming American military actions against Iran have undermined the value of international non-proliferation treaties.
The remarks come against a backdrop of strained U.S.-Iran relations throughout 2026, marked by intermittent military exchanges, disputes over the strategic waterway, and failed or fragile diplomatic efforts. Iranian officials have frequently described Trump’s statements and policies as unreliable or delusional, while the White House has maintained pressure through economic measures and warnings against Iranian nuclear ambitions.
Rezaei’s comments reflect Tehran’s harder public line as both sides continue to trade accusations, with no clear resolution in sight for the broader standoff.
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