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Iran's Parliament Speaker Warns U.S. Amid Tensions

3/23/2026

Summary

Story summary

Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, the Speaker of Iran's Parliament, intensified his public stance amid U.S. tensions and mocked U.S. President Donald Trump’s claims of military success against Iran.
He warned Iran’s missile capabilities remain intact and that U.S. financial systems could be targeted.
Ghalibaf said military and financial entities supporting the U.S. are legitimate targets.
Despite the rhetoric, he is reportedly pursuing indirect negotiations with Washington, while his prominence grows after Ali Larijani’s death.

History

Historical Context

The 1979 Iranian Revolution, which overthrew Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and established the Islamic Republic under Ayatollah Khomeini, marked a significant shift in Iran's foreign policy, particularly towards the U.S. Economic sanctions imposed by the U.S. following the revolution have persisted, influencing Iran's military capabilities and ongoing tensions, as highlighted by Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf's recent remarks on missile strength.

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Story summary

Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, the Speaker of Iran's Parliament, intensified his public stance amid U.S. tensions and mocked U.S. President Donald Trump’s claims of military success against Iran.
He warned Iran’s missile capabilities remain intact and that U.S. financial systems could be targeted.
Ghalibaf said military and financial entities supporting the U.S. are legitimate targets.
Despite the rhetoric, he is reportedly pursuing indirect negotiations with Washington, while his prominence grows after Ali Larijani’s death.

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