Mahdi Mohammadi, adviser to the Speaker of Iran’s Parliament, has criticized former U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to extend a ceasefire, calling it a meaningless move intended to buy time for a sudden attack. His remarks were made in a social media post late Tuesday night, where he accused Trump of using the ceasefire extension as a deceptive strategy.

Mohammadi stated that a defeated side cannot impose conditions and argued that maintaining blockades is no different from bombings, which must be met with a military response. He further claimed that Iran should now take countermeasures, suggesting that the ceasefire extension signals preparation for an imminent strike.

The comments come amid heightened tensions between Iran and the United States, with reports of ship seizures in the Strait of Hormuz and growing regional instability. The statement underscores Iran’s suspicion of U.S. intentions and signals potential escalation if diplomatic efforts fail.