A senior adviser to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has sharply criticised US President Donald Trump. Brig Gen Mohammad Reza Naqdi described Trump as “short-sighted” and “childish” during remarks circulated online this week.
He also questioned the US president’s credibility amid continuing tensions between Tehran and Washington.
Naqdi went further, saying he would trust a taxi driver more than Trump’s statements.
Naqdi Questions Trump’s Credibility
In a video circulated online, Naqdi strongly criticised Trump’s approach to political and diplomatic issues.
“The current president of the United States is extremely short-sighted and childish,” Naqdi said.
“He has no long-term vision.”
The senior IRGC adviser also challenged the consistency of Trump’s public statements.
“His statements have no foundation or consistency,” Naqdi said.
He then added that he trusted “a taxi driver much more” than Trump.
Naqdi’s comments amounted to a broader criticism of Washington’s credibility.
He argued that Trump’s changing statements reflected a strategic weakness.
According to Naqdi, the US president does not sufficiently consider the consequences of his remarks.
He also claimed that Trump’s statements had weakened the United States’ international standing.
The remarks represent political claims from a senior Iranian security official. Their specific assertions could not be independently verified.
Iran Maintains Doubts Over US Assurances
Naqdi’s comments also reflected Tehran’s longstanding distrust of US assurances.
Iranian officials have repeatedly argued that Washington’s commitments require firm and enforceable guarantees.
Therefore, Naqdi’s remarks suggested that Tehran remains reluctant to rely solely on verbal diplomatic signals.
His criticism came as tensions between Iran and the United States remained high.
The tensions involve diplomacy, US military pressure and concerns surrounding the Strait of Hormuz.
Strait of Hormuz Remains a Key Flashpoint
The Strait of Hormuz remains central to the broader tensions between Tehran and Washington.
The strategic waterway serves as a major route for global energy shipments.
A significant share of the world’s seaborne oil and liquefied natural gas passes through the strait.
Against this backdrop, Naqdi claimed that the United States had failed to achieve its objectives against Iran.
He referred to alleged US efforts to overthrow Iran’s government and divide the country.
He also claimed Washington sought control of the strategic waterway. Trump has previously spoken about regime change in Tehran. However, Naqdi’s latest remarks focused particularly on the credibility of Trump’s public statements.
Tehran Signals Little Trust in Verbal Commitments
The comparison with a taxi driver highlighted the strength of Naqdi’s criticism. More broadly, his remarks reinforced Tehran’s position that verbal signals alone cannot establish trust.
Iranian officials have continued to demand concrete terms and enforceable mechanisms in any diplomatic engagement. As tensions persist, the comments underline the difficult path toward rebuilding confidence between Tehran and Washington.
For now, Naqdi’s remarks offer another indication of the deep mistrust surrounding US-Iran relations.
