Reflecting on American military objectives and the current situation on the ground, Ghalibaf did not hold back in his criticism and sarcasm directed at Washington. "After Iran defeated them 37 times in a row, this brilliant war without a strategy that they launched has now been reduced from 'regime change' to 'Hey! Can anyone find our pilots? Please?'" reads a post on Ghalibaf's profile. The Iranian official concluded his post with an extra dose of irony: "Wow. What incredible progress. Absolute geniuses." His reaction comes shortly after an American F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet was shot down over Iranian territory. This marks the first known instance of Iranian forces downing an American aircraft since the start of the current conflict. U.S. officials confirmed the incident to CBS. According to their reports, American forces managed to rescue one crew member, while an intensive search is still underway for the other. Interestingly, Ghalibaf's profile on the X network has been extremely active lately. He frequently speaks out and often posts memes. On the other hand, his presence in traditional media has decreased, with his last appearance on Iranian state television being on March 17. Additional attention is drawn by unconfirmed reports suggesting that the Donald Trump administration allegedly considered Ghalibaf as a potential partner in the Middle East, and even as a potential future leader of Iran.