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Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf is the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament and a senior former IRGC commander. Known for his hardline nationalist stance, military background, and alignment with Iran's security establishment. Recently, he has issued repeated threats over the Strait of Hormuz, backed regional proxies, and met with Hamas delegations amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions. Last updated 2 days ago

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf

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Leaders

Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf: "The equation of this war is clear: either all or none. In a region where we do not sell oil, no one will sell oil. If our security is not ensured, no infrastructure will be safe, and the security of the strait is in the absence of American forces."

He added that Iran has repeatedly said the Strait of Hormuz will not return to pre-war conditions.

Economy

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent:

"Iran's leadership is admitting what the world can now see: the pressure is working. President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged Iran's economic shortages, saying, 'The war must come to an end at some point.'...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent:

"Iran's leadership is admitting what the world can now see: the pressure is working. President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged Iran's economic shortages, saying, 'The war must come to an end at some point.' Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran's parliamentary speaker, was even more direct: 'No matter how much military power we have, if people are hungry and we don't have financial circulation, economic growth and domestic production, we will not endure.' Under President Trump, Treasury will continue to sever every economic lifeline sustaining this regime until Tehran stands alone."

Leaders

Iran's Ghalibaf:

"We've received numerous messages from neighboring countries about shaping new security arrangements and economic cooperation in the region."

"The United States put the security of every single one of its allies at such risk through bullying and pure disregard for their interests for the sake of Israel that they briefly saw their entire existence on the line."

"A homegrown, independent order is what will actually deliver peace and security."