Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, called US President Donald Trump a “fool” in comments published on August 23, 2026. He said Tehran must change its approach to conflict and diplomatic conduct with the United States, according to Al Jazeera as cited by the report.

The Iranian official said that today’s Iran is not the same as Iran before the war. He also said recent military appointments by Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei indicate that Tehran wants to remain prepared for war.

Citing Khamenei’s view, Rezaei said Iranian young people’s perception of the United States as a peace-loving country has changed significantly. He said that the entire world has understood that Trump is a fool.