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Iran's Ghalibaf Warns of 'Storm' Amid Rising Tensions

3/21/2026

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Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran's parliament speaker, has escalated his rhetoric after the recent killings of key leaders.
He rejected U.S. assertions regarding Iran's military capabilities, claiming Iran can produce missiles and drones domestically at lower costs.
Ghalibaf warned of an impending "storm" and stated that Iran is ready for a prolonged conflict.
He advocated for regional security agreements to improve relations with neighboring Arab states.
Ghalibaf's active social media presence suggests he may be positioning himself for a potential leadership role.

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Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran's parliament speaker, has escalated his rhetoric after the recent killings of key leaders.
He rejected U.S. assertions regarding Iran's military capabilities, claiming Iran can produce missiles and drones domestically at lower costs.
Ghalibaf warned of an impending "storm" and stated that Iran is ready for a prolonged conflict.
He advocated for regional security agreements to improve relations with neighboring Arab states.
Ghalibaf's active social media presence suggests he may be positioning himself for a potential leadership role.