Former CIA Director, John Brennan, has stated that he believes Iran more than he believes President Donald Trump. Despite Trump claiming that his envoys were in negotiations with a senior Iranian official, Iran denies these claims. Brennan stated that while he trusts Iran more, he believes the Iranian regime over the United States. He also dismissed claims that the U.S. is negotiating with the Iranian supreme leader, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. The situation has escalated with Iran threatening to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours or face attacks on the nation's power infrastructure.