Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf
Speaker of the Iranian parliament and a key figure in the negotiations with the US.
Notable Quotes
"Iran had taken 'a long step towards final victory'."View Story →
"Iran will abandon all restraint if the islands come under attack and said U.S. President Donald Trump will be responsible for the blood of American soldiers."View Story →
"But Qalibaf quickly denied talks were taking place in a post on X."View Story →
"I would like the West to change its attitude to Iran and trust Iran, and rest assured that there’s an attitude in Iran to advance issues through dialogue."View Story →
"Iranian forces were 'waiting for the arrival of American troops on the ground to set them on fire and punish their regional partners forever.'"View Story →
"A ceasefire in Lebanon... and the release of blocked Iranian assets must be fulfilled before negotiations begin."View Story →
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