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Iran's Ghalibaf Denies US Talks, Warns of 'Storm'

3/23/2026

Summary

Story summary

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf rejects U.S. claims of negotiations as 'fake news' and says no talks with the United States have occurred.
U.S. President Donald Trump said discussions with Ghalibaf were productive, leading to a five-day delay in strikes on Iranian power plants.
Ghalibaf warns of a 'storm' ahead, asserting Iran will not return to pre-war conditions and will continue the conflict until security guarantees are established.

History

Historical Context

The Iranian Revolution of 1979 overthrew Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, establishing the Islamic Republic under Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. This shift ended centuries of monarchy and led to a drastic decline in U.S.-Iran relations, with trade plummeting over 90% by 1980. Today, tensions persist as Iranian leaders, including Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, continue to reject U.S. overtures, impacting regional security dynamics.

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Story summary

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf rejects U.S. claims of negotiations as 'fake news' and says no talks with the United States have occurred.
U.S. President Donald Trump said discussions with Ghalibaf were productive, leading to a five-day delay in strikes on Iranian power plants.
Ghalibaf warns of a 'storm' ahead, asserting Iran will not return to pre-war conditions and will continue the conflict until security guarantees are established.

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