The Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has publicly criticized US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent regarding repeatedly inaccurate predictions of Iran’s economic failure. Speaking in Tehran, Ghalibaf suggested Bessent’s consistent miscalculations could qualify him for a Nobel Prize in Physics. He framed this achievement not for economic forecasting, but for demonstrating the irrelevance of time, given the continually missed deadlines. The remarks from the Iranian parliamentarian represent a pointed rebuke of US economic pressure tactics targeting Iran. This response from Tehran highlights the country’s resilience despite ongoing sanctions and external pressures. Ghalibaf’s statement is a clear demonstration of defiance towards Washington’s policies. The Iranian official’s comments were reported by the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).