Iranian Parliament Speaker, Ghalibaf:
Americans keep bringing new military equipment to the region and claim they're after stopping the war. They've bet on our intelligence being as brief as their own IQ.
We've reached the stage of mastery in recognizing these American games, and on that basis, we've prepared ourselves. Actions must confirm claims, not contradict them.
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Iran Negotiator Ghalibaf on Talks
Iran's Top Negotiator Ghalibaf: Negotiation is not equivalent to compromise.
Iran Negotiator Calls US Talks War
Iran's top negotiator Qalibaf: "This is an existential war with America aimed at toppling our system and fragmenting the country."
Iran Negotiator Warns of US Threats
Iran's Top Negotiator Ghalibaf: The US is always looking for opportunities to strike at Iran and advance its own interests, and this is not limited to war, negotiation, or even the current US President.
Iran Warns It May Exit Nuclear Deal
Iran's top negotiator Qalibaf:
"If Iran is not going to benefit from the memorandum of understanding, we have no reason to adhere to such an understanding."
Iran Speaker on Hormuz Strait Security
Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf: "Today, our national security lies in maintaining 'Iranian arrangements' over the Strait of Hormuz and the maximum safe and harmless passage of commercial ships through this waterway, so that it becomes a source of security for Iran."
Iran Negotiator Warns of Defense
Iran's top negotiator Qalibaf: "We have never welcomed war and do not, but we must always be ready to fight and stand to the end to safeguard our national security and interests."
Iran Negotiator Qalibaf to Address War
Iran's top negotiator Qalibaf is expected to release a statement addressing the war and recent events.
Iran Warns U.S. Against Striking Nuclear Site
"The region will turn to hell" if the U.S. hits Pickaxe Mountain, warned Mehdi Mohammadi, advisor to Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf. He also called it "the most fortified nuclear facility in the world" and said it can't be touched. - Fars News
Iran Speaker Warns of Consequences
Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Ghalibaf:
"We told you: keep your word or pay the price. Reality is knocking."
Iran Speaker Warns of Total Defense
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf:
"The recent confrontation will never end with Iran surrendering. Tehran is ready for 'total defense' if the Americans violate the understandings."
Ghalibaf Warns US Over Strait of Hormuz
Ghalibaf:
America still hasn't learned that bullying and breaking promises are no longer cost-free. Let me put it plainly: if you strike, you'll get hit.
Don't flail around pointlessly, or you'll sink even deeper: the Strait of Hormuz will only open with "Iranian arrangements," not American threats.
Iran Speaker Lists US MOU Violations
Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on X:
"Major MOU Violations by the US:
Violating Iranian adjustments in the Strait
Persistent threats of further strikes
Reinstating oil sanctions
Attacks on southern Iran
Continued Zionist aggression on🇱🇧
The era of bullying and extortion is over. It leads nowhere. We don’t fold."
Iran Speaker Warns of Retaliation
Iran's Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf: "Those who killed the Leader will pay for their actions."
Iran Speaker Rejects Peace with US
Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf: "We have no peace with the United States and we will not recognize Israel."
He called implementation of the recently signed U.S.-Iran memorandum "difficult but achievable," and pledged continued support for the resistance front "if needed with missiles."
Iran Warns of Action If Obligations Unmet
Iranian Parliament Speaker Qalibaf: "If the US and Israel do not fulfill their obligations, Iran will take the appropriate measures."
Iran Speaker Warns on Deterrence
Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf: "Our deterrent capabilities in the region will prevent the Israelis from continuing the war."
Iran Guards Officials Amid Israel Threat
Iran took extraordinary measures this spring to protect Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, assigning military escorts and making last-minute travel changes, the NYT reports.
The steps followed ...
Iran took extraordinary measures this spring to protect Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, assigning military escorts and making last-minute travel changes, the NYT reports.
The steps followed warnings the U.S. relayed through regional states that Israel might assassinate the two officials in the middle of negotiations.
In one incident, Ghalibaf's plane made an emergency landing in Mashhad after Iranian security forces flagged intelligence that Israel intended to attack the aircraft. According to the warning, two Israeli fighter jets had crossed into Iranian airspace near the border with Iraq.
Iran Shields Officials After Israel Threat
Iran shielded Foreign Minister Araghchi and Speaker Ghalibaf with military escorts and last-minute travel changes this spring, after the U.S. relayed warnings through regional states that Israel might assassinate them mid-negotiation. - NYT
Ghalibaf Calls Iranians to Leader Funeral
Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament:
“I call upon all the people of Iran, the youth, the families of the martyrs, the war wounded, the brave women and men of this land, and all who walk the path of truth, to come in large numbers t...
Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament:
“I call upon all the people of Iran, the youth, the families of the martyrs, the war wounded, the brave women and men of this land, and all who walk the path of truth, to come in large numbers to the leader's funeral and write another glorious page in the history of the Islamic Republic of Iran. We must rise and make the people's call for blood revenge heard by the world, so that the world knows that the noble Iranian people will not remain silent in the face of injustice and arrogance, and will not give up on avenging the blood of their leader.”
Iran Speaker Qalibaf on Policy Stance
Iranian Speaker of Parliament, Qalibaf:
"Khamenei's blood will be avenged by liberating Jerusalem. Iran will never allow IAEA access to bombed nuclear sites. The MoU proves America was defeated. We must build a true strategic partnership with China."
Iran Denies Inspector Access Claims
Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf: "Claims regarding inspector access to bombed sites are false."
Iran Speaker Plans China Strategic Ties
Iran's Speaker of Parliament, Ghalibaf:
My mission on my upcoming visit to China is to upgrade Tehran–Beijing ties to a "strategic partnership".
Iran Speaker Notes US Internal Rifts
Iran's Speaker of Parliament, Ghalibaf:
There are disagreements even within the United States.
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