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Iran's Qalibaf Vows Revenge After Khamenei's Assassination

3/19/2026

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Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, the speaker of Iran's parliament, has emerged as a top figure amid strikes on Iran's leadership.
Following the assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Qalibaf has vowed revenge against the United States and Israel.
His hardline stance aligns with a reputation as a modernizer.
He pursued the presidency multiple times unsuccessfully.

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Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, the speaker of Iran's parliament, has emerged as a top figure amid strikes on Iran's leadership.
Following the assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Qalibaf has vowed revenge against the United States and Israel.
His hardline stance aligns with a reputation as a modernizer.
He pursued the presidency multiple times unsuccessfully.