Tehran, IRNA – Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has mocked US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent over his repeated deadlines for Iran’s economic collapse, saying the missed predictions could earn him a Nobel Prize in Physics for proving that time could be irrelevant.
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Ghalibaf Ridicules US Treasury Chief Over Economic Predictions
2w ago
October 14, 2026
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📋 Key Takeaway
Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf ridiculed US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for his failed predictions regarding Iran's economic collapse. Ghalibaf's comments highlight the ongoing tensions between Iran and the US and the Iranian government's confidence in its economic resilience.
🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line:
Ghalibaf's ridicule of Bessent underscores Iran's defiance against US economic predictions and reflects the ongoing tensions between the two nations.
👥 Key Players
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf
MENTIONED
Speaker of the Iranian Parliament
"As a high-ranking official, Ghalibaf represents the Iranian government's stance and resilience against external pressures, particularly from the US."
Scott Bessent
MENTIONED
US Treasury Secretary
"Bessent oversees economic policies that directly impact Iran, particularly through sanctions and economic forecasts."
📰 What Happened
Iran's Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf mocked US Treasury Secretary Bessent for his inaccurate predictions about Iran's economic collapse, suggesting that these missed forecasts undermine Bessent's credibility.
- Ghalibaf's comments reflect Iran's defiance against US economic pressure.
- The ridicule highlights ongoing tensions between Iran and the US regarding economic sanctions.
💡 Why It Matters
🇮🇷 For Iran: Ghalibaf's remarks bolster domestic confidence in the government's economic management and resilience against foreign predictions.
🌍 Regional: This incident may exacerbate regional tensions as it reinforces the narrative of US hostility towards Iran.
🌐 International: Internationally, it signals Iran's dismissal of US economic forecasts, potentially affecting negotiations and relations.
📚 Background
Iran has faced significant economic challenges due to US sanctions, leading to predictions of economic collapse that have not materialized as expected. This has created a narrative of resilience among Iranian officials.
US-Iran relations
Economic sanctions on Iran
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STATE MEDIA
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