Tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated after fresh U.S. strikes targeted Iranian positions. Iran's top negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf warned Washington that any further military action would be met with retaliation, insisting the strategic waterway would reopen only under Iranian arrangements. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump declared he believes the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding is "over."


Iran issues stark warning to U.S. after fresh military strikes 

Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Tuesday said that Iran was prioritising diplomacy with the United States, but remained ready for war. “We are pursuing dialogue, but if the dialogue is not implemented, we are also prepared for war and will respond accordingly,” he said in an interview on state television, as Iranian and US delegations were due to hold separate discussions in Doha.

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The Speaker of Iran’s Parliament has strongly criticized the United States, accusing it of fueling wars and being controlled by elite interests. The remarks were made online and reflect rising political rhetoric amid ongoing tensions between Tehran and Washington. 


Iranian Parliament Speaker Slams US Wars And Elites Online

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has declared that blockades, sanctions and economic pressure will not force Iran to surrender amid escalating tensions in the ongoing US-Iran conflict. Ghalibaf accused Washington of using economic warfare and psychological pressure to weaken Tehran, while insisting that Iran would continue resisting foreign pressure.


US-Iran War | Ghalibaf: Blockade, Economic Pressure Will Not Compel Iran to Surrender

Amid escalating US–Iran tensions, reports suggest that IRGC officials along with Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf are effectively handling Iran’s day-to-day war and administrative operations. The development highlights the growing influence of hardline military and political structures within Tehran as diplomatic uncertainty continues. While official negotiations remain unclear, internal power centers appear to be driving key decisions on strategy, security, and governance during the ongoing conflict.


Iran War: 'IRGC Officials and Ghalibaf Running Day-To-Day Operations' 

Iran's Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, registered for the "Janfada" (self-sacrifice) campaign in April 2026, joining millions of Iranians registering to defend the country, according to reports. The campaign is aimed at showing national unity amid heightened regional tensions and fears of a possible ground assault. 


Iran's Parliament Speaker Registers Himself For 'Janfada'

Ghalibaf has reiterated Iran’s key conditions for achieving what he called an “effective peace” with the United States, stressing that negotiations cannot proceed under threats and must include guarantees against renewed conflict. Tehran has repeatedly accused Washington of violating commitments and failing to build trust during recent diplomatic engagements.

Breaking: Iran's Parliament Speaker Reiterates Country's Demands for Effective Peace With US

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has asserted that Iran remains in full control of the Strait of Hormuz despite the ongoing U.S. blockade and maritime pressure. His remarks come amid escalating US–Iran tensions and repeated warnings over the world’s most critical oil chokepoint.


US-Iran War | Tehran Says Hormuz Under Iranian Control Despite Blockade 

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says talks between Iran and the United States have made some progress but remain far from a final agreement, highlighting major gaps on key issues including ceasefire terms and nuclear demands. Tehran stressed that several fundamental differences still persist despite ongoing diplomatic exchanges, signalling that negotiations to end the conflict are likely to continue amid fragile regional tensions. 

 Iran Says US Talks Progress, But Deal Still Far Away

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Pakistan on Thursday said that no dates have been decided for the next round of peace talks between Iran and the United States, adding that Islamabad does not have information on the venue for the fresh negotiations. Pakistan's foreign ministry affirmed that it is keeping all channels open between Tehran and Washington.


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Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of Iran’s Parliament, delivered a stark warning to U.S. President Donald Trump, saying that Washington’s “reckless moves” and alignment with Israeli leadership risk dragging the Middle East into widespread destruction. Ghalibaf said the entire region could “burn” if hostilities continue, calling for respect for Iranian rights and urging an end to the dangerous confrontation.


US-Iran War: Iran Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf Warns 'Whole Region Will Burn'

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has issued a stark warning amid the escalating US-Iran war, saying the entire region could be engulfed in conflict if attacks on Iran continue. His remarks come as tensions surge following repeated strikes by the United States and Israel on Iranian military and infrastructure targets.


Tensions in the Middle East have escalated to a critical point, with Iran signaling potential disruptions to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf issued a veiled threat regarding this strategic maritime chokepoint, following earlier actions that restricted the Strait of Hormuz, placing further pressure on global trade routes.


Ghalibaf's Veiled Threat on Bab el-Mandeb as Global Trade Routes Under Pressure

Tensions in the Israel-US-Iran conflict continue to escalate as Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf questions the claims made by Israel and the United States regarding the war. Tehran has rejected calls for a ceasefire, insisting that the “aggressor must be punished” and warning of continued retaliation.

Israel-US War: Ghalibaf Questions Israel, US Claims on Iran War 

The conservative speaker of Iran's parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, on Monday registered his candidacy for the snap presidential election on June 28. The election was originally to be held in 2025 but was brought forward following the unexpected death of ultraconservative president Ebrahim Raisi on May 19.

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