Fact check: An account named Iran News 24 posted a message addressed to Donald Trump and Americans.

Verdict: misleading — Trust Score 15/100

This is a real screenshot of a tweet from the account @IRanMediaco (Iran News 24), but the content is satirical and does not reflect official Iranian policy. While the account exists and is active in 2026, it is an independent media entity known for 'trolling' and is not an official government mouthpiece. Actual diplomatic reports from April 2026 confirm that Iranian officials are engaged in high-level negotiations with the Trump administration in Islamabad, Pakistan.

Platform
instagram
Source author
socraticvibes — see all fact-checks of this account
Original post
https://www.instagram.com/p/DXVd278Ebhk/?igsh=MTNxM3QxeHFqMm1uNg==
Verified on
April 21, 2026
Verification ID
WRQzyWGkdK38SY7hCUYE3A

Original content reviewed

Platform: INSTAGRAM Author: @socraticvibes --- Caption/Description --- Ouch! --- On-Screen Text (OCR) --- Iran News 24 @IRa... 1d Dear Americans, Hey @realDonaldTrump, we’ve reviewed the tapes and decided we only talk to the GOAT. We’re holding out for Obama—you know, the greatest president in U.S. history? Until he’s back on the line, we’ll just be here chilling by the Strait of Hormuz. No hard feelings, but we only negotiate with the varsity team! Published: 2026-04-20T01:44:29.000Z ---VERIFICATION_SUMMARY--- Platform: INSTAGRAM Author: @socraticvibes --- Caption/Description --- Ouch! --- Visible Text/Media --- Screenshot of a tweet from an account named 'Iran News 24' addressed to Donald Trump and Americans regarding diplomatic negotiations and Barack Obama. --- Claims to Verify --- 1. An account named Iran News 24 posted a message addressed to Donald Trump and Americans. 2. Iran has officially decided to only negotiate with Barack Obama. 3. Iran has labeled Barack Obama the greatest president in U.S. history. 4. Iran is refusing to negotiate with Donald Trump, referring to him as not being on the varsity team. 5. Iran is maintaining a presence by the Strait of Hormuz while waiting for Obama to return to power. --- Verification Focus --- Iran News 24 tweet Donald Trump Obama 2024 Iran official statement only negotiate with Obama AP Reuters Iran News 24 Twitter account real or fake Donald Trump Iran negotiations Obama GOAT fact check Snopes PolitiFact Iran Strait of Hormuz varsity team quote verification Published: 2026-04-20T01:44:29.000Z

Claims analyzed (4)

  1. verified: An account named Iran News 24 posted a message addressed to Donald Trump and Americans.
    The account @IRanMediaco (Iran News 24) is a verified (Premium) account on X that frequently posts commentary and news regarding the 2026 U.S.-Iran conflict.
  2. false: Iran has officially decided to only negotiate with Barack Obama.
    Official reports from April 2026 show Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and other officials negotiating directly with the Trump administration (specifically VP J.D. Vance and Special Envoy Jared Kushner) in Islamabad.
  3. false: Iran has labeled Barack Obama the greatest president in U.S. history.
    This quote originates from a satirical tweet by an independent account. There is no record of any official Iranian government representative making such a statement in 2026.
  4. false: Iran is refusing to negotiate with Donald Trump, referring to him as not being on the 'varsity team'.
    The 'varsity team' phrase is a satirical reference to Obama's 2014 comments about ISIS. In reality, Iran is actively negotiating with Trump's team to resolve the 2026 conflict.

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