Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has called US President Donald Trump a “big liar”, in remarks reported on Tuesday that underline the deep tension between Tehran and Washington.

The comments came in response to recent statements by Trump about Iran. The IRGC has long been a hardline voice in Iranian politics and a target of US sanctions and military pressure.

Reuters reported the remarks as the latest exchange in a relationship marked by confrontation over Iran’s nuclear programme, regional proxies and sanctions. Trump has taken a tough line on Iran while also floating the possibility of talks.

Analysts say such public jabs are typical of the rhetorical war between the two sides, even as back-channel contacts continue. Iran’s leadership has often used the IRGC to signal defiance without committing the government to a formal position.

The timing matters: regional tensions remain high, and any shift in tone from either side is watched closely by markets and diplomats. For now, the war of words shows no sign of easing.