Trump Claims Iran is Starting to Fracture, Tehran Delivers Scathing Response
The Iranian government has unanimously refuted statements by United States President Donald Trump claiming cracks within Tehran’s leadership. Several high-ranking officials affirmed that their nation remains solid amid geopolitical pressures and intensifying conflicts.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf conveyed a similar message: Iran is united. This was reinforced by the Supreme National Security Council of Iran through an official social media post.
“In Iran, there are no radicals or moderates. We are all Iranians and revolutionaries,” stated the officials jointly, as quoted by Al Jazeera on Friday (24/4/2026).
“With firm unity between the people and the government and obedience to the Supreme Leader, we will make the aggressor regret its actions,” they added.
Iran’s First Vice President, Mohammad Reza Aref, echoed this in a separate statement.
“Iran is not a land of division, but a fortress of unity. Political diversity is part of our democracy, but in critical times, we are one hand under one flag,” he said.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also stressed that coordination between the military and government is solid.
“The failure of Israel’s terrorist operation is reflected in how Iran’s state institutions continue to act with unity, purpose, and discipline,” Araghchi stated. “The battlefield and diplomacy are two fronts that are fully coordinated.”
Trump has repeatedly claimed divisions within Iran’s leadership. He stated that the Iranian people “are having trouble knowing who their leader is” and accused conflicts between moderates and hardliners in Tehran.
Additionally, Trump signalled no hurry to reach a new agreement. He even assessed that economic pressure through blockades would further weaken Iran.
“The blockade is very tight and strong, and from there the situation will only get worse. Time is not on their side,” Trump wrote on social media. “A deal will only be made if it benefits the United States and its allies.”
Tensions between the two countries have also impacted diplomatic deadlock. Iran stated that the cancellation of previously planned talks was due to the US blockade of their ports.
The regional situation remains fragile. Geopolitical uncertainty, including Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the US sea blockade, has once again driven up global oil prices.
Israel has also signalled readiness to re-engage in conflict. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz stated that they await Washington’s approval to continue military operations against Iran.
“Israel is ready to resume the war against Iran. Our military is prepared in both defensive and offensive positions, and targets have been set,” he said.