Iran’s top negotiator and the Iranian parliament’s speaker, Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf, on Saturday warned the United States of an “even more crushing and bitter” response if the US “foolishly” restarts the war and added that the Iranian armed forces had “rebuilt” their capabilities during the ceasefire.&nbsp;Ghalibaf told Pakistani army chief Asim Munir during a meeting in Tehran that Iran would not compromise on the rights of its nation and country, reported Iran’s state TV.Ghalibaf said that Iran’s armed forces had rebuilt their capabilities during the ceasefire and that if the US “foolishly restarts the war,” the consequences would be “more crushing and bitter.”&nbsp;“Iran’s armed forces will respond more crushingly and bitterly than on the first day of the war if US President Donald Trump acts foolishly and restarts the war,” Iranian state media quoted Ghalibaf as saying.&nbsp;<h2>Qatar’s Emir discusses Pakistan-led mediation efforts with Trump</h2>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, held a telephone call with US President Donald Trump to discuss regional tensions and diplomatic initiatives led by Pakistan aimed at preventing further escalation, Qatar’s foreign ministry said in a statement.&nbsp;The two sides reviewed efforts to reduce tensions and maintain stability, with a focus on supporting Pakistan’s mediation between the US and Iran, reported Al Jazeera.&nbsp;The discussion also emphasised the importance of continued dialogue to resolve ongoing issues, protect maritime navigation, and ensure the safety of strategic waterways as well as the stability of global energy and supply chains&nbsp;The emir also reaffirmed Qatar’s commitment to peace and its support for diplomatic efforts.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Iran’s internet blackout enters 13th week, surpassing 2,000 hours</h2>&nbsp;Meanwhile, digital monitor Netblocks said Iran’s internet blackout is entering its 13th week.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Network data show Iran’s internet blackout is entering its 13th week after surpassing 2016 hours of digital isolation from the outside world,” the watchdog wrote on X.&nbsp;“Daily life for most Iranians is now shaped by the loss of opportunities and access to information others can reach in seconds.”&nbsp;While Iran’s domestic intranet is largely operational, access to the global internet is severely restricted.

Meanwhile, digital monitor Netblocks said on Saturday that Iran’s internet blackout has entered the 13th week. In a post on X, the internet watchdog said that the internet blackout in Iran is entering its 13th week after surpassing 2016 hours of digital isolation from the outside world.

Iran’s top negotiator and the Iranian parliament’s speaker, Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf, on Saturday warned the United States of an “even more crushing and bitter” response if the US “foolishly” restarts the war and added that the Iranian armed forces had “rebuilt” their capabilities during the ceasefire. Ghalibaf told Pakistani army chief Asim Munir during a meeting in Tehran that Iran would not compromise on the rights of its nation and country, reported Iran’s state TV. Ghalibaf said that Iran’s armed forces had rebuilt their capabilities during the ceasefire and that if the US “foolishly restarts the war,” the consequences would be “more crushing and bitter.” “Iran’s armed forces will respond more crushingly and bitterly than on the first day of the war if US President Donald Trump acts foolishly and restarts the war,” Iranian state media quoted Ghalibaf as saying. Qatar’s Emir discusses Pakistan-led mediation efforts with Trump Meanwhile, Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, held a telephone call with US President Donald Trump to discuss regional tensions and diplomatic initiatives led by Pakistan aimed at preventing further escalation, Qatar’s foreign ministry said in a statement. The two sides reviewed efforts to reduce tensions and maintain stability, with a focus on supporting Pakistan’s mediation between the US and Iran, reported Al Jazeera. The discussion also emphasised the importance of continued dialogue to resolve ongoing issues, protect maritime navigation, and ensure the safety of strategic waterways as well as the stability of global energy and supply chains The emir also reaffirmed Qatar’s commitment to peace and its support for diplomatic efforts. Iran’s internet blackout enters 13th week, surpassing 2,000 hours Meanwhile, digital monitor Netblocks said Iran’s internet blackout is entering its 13th week. “Network data show Iran’s internet blackout is entering its 13th week after surpassing 2016 hours of digital isolation from the outside world,” the watchdog wrote on X. “Daily life for most Iranians is now shaped by the loss of opportunities and access to information others can reach in seconds.” While Iran’s domestic intranet is largely operational, access to the global internet is severely restricted.

Meanwhile, digital monitor Netblocks said on Saturday that Iran’s internet blackout has entered the 13th week. In a post on X, the internet watchdog said that the internet blackout in Iran is entering its 13th week after surpassing 2016 hours of digital isolation from the outside world.

Iran’s top negotiator Ghalibaf warns US of ‘crushing and bitter’ response if it ‘foolishly’ restarts war

Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf mocked the United States on Friday for its “brilliant no-strategy war” in an X post after an American fighter jet was shot down over southwestern Iran. Ghalibaf also ridiculed President Donald Trump for repeatedly claiming that Iran has been defeated in the war.&nbsp;“After defeating Iran 37 times in a row, this brilliant no-strategy war they started has now been downgraded from ‘regime change’ to ‘Hey! Can anyone find our pilots? Please?’,” Ghalibaf said in a post on his X account.“Wow. What incredible progress. Absolute geniuses,” he added sarcastically, rubbing salt in the wounds.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">After defeating Iran 37 times in a row, this brilliant no-strategy war they started has now been downgraded from “regime change” to “Hey! Can anyone find our pilots? Please?🥺” Wow. What incredible progress. Absolute geniuses.&mdash; محمدباقر قالیباف | MB Ghalibaf (@mb_ghalibaf) <a href="https://twitter.com/mb_ghalibaf/status/2040088542689288239?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 3, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/capture-us-pilot-alive-get-reward-says-iranian-media-after-tehran-claims-it-downed-f-15e-1775229711486">‘Capture US pilot alive, get reward,’ says Iranian media after Tehran claims it downed F-15E</a>&nbsp;Ghalibaf’s account has been very active recently, as it keeps posting memes occasionally, while he was last seen on state TV over a fortnight ago, on 17 March.Some unconfirmed reports suggested that the Donald Trump administration was considering Ghalibaf as a potential partner and possibly even a future leader of Iran.&nbsp;Trump said on 31 March that there has been regime change in Iran, adding that the new Iranian leaders are “much less radicalised” and more “rational”.Iran and the US have been trading accusations and stepping up military posturing in recent weeks.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ship-carrying-iranian-crude-to-indian-port-in-gujarat-reroutes-to-china-1775226409514">Ship carrying Iranian crude to Indian port in Gujarat reroutes to China</a>&nbsp;According to the Fars news agency, the jet was struck over central Iran by a newly deployed air defence system operated by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force.“A search operation has begun for the American fighter pilot who was targeted and shot down by the Iranian Armed Forces,” the report said.&nbsp;Iranian media claimed the aircraft was a fifth-generation F-35 jet.Analysts warn that any confirmed loss of a US fifth-generation fighter jet could mark a significant escalation in the conflict.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/gulf-states-seek-unsc-mandate-for-force-to-protect-hormuz-china-france-russia-may-veto-move-1775160810714">Gulf states seek UNSC mandate for force to protect Hormuz; China, France, Russia may veto move</a>&nbsp;The United States confirmed earlier that it had lost an F-15E fighter jet over Iran. The US fighter jet was downed days after the Pentagon claimed that Iranian air defences had been so degraded that American planes could fly unimpeded over the country.President Trump also threatened to bomb Iran “to the stone age where it belongs.”Iranian media also claimed that a US helicopter sent on a search and rescue mission was also downed, while Tehran announced a $60,000 bounty for any citizen who locates the downed pilots.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-world-on-edge-of-wider-war-people-are-already-struggling-says-un-chief-antonio-guterres-1775149940522">‘World on edge of wider war, people are already struggling,’ says UN chief Antonio Guterres</a>&nbsp;The downing is the first known loss of a manned jet in the current operations, though US forces have faced other aircraft losses, including a March 2 “friendly fire” incident involving Kuwaiti air defences.&nbsp;The US has also lost an E-3 Sentry AWACS plane on the ground on March 27 and more than a dozen unmanned MQ-9 Reaper drones, as per Iranian claims.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-fires-attorney-general-pam-bondi-after-criticism-over-epstein-files-releases-1775150955840">Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi after criticism over Epstein files releases</a>&nbsp;Iran has additionally claimed to have shot down at least one F-35 Lightning jet, though this has not been confirmed by the US.&nbsp;

The United States confirmed earlier that it had lost an F-15E fighter jet over Iran. The US fighter jet was downed days after the Pentagon claimed that Iranian air defences had been so degraded that American planes could fly unimpeded over the country.

Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf mocked the United States on Friday for its “brilliant no-strategy war” in an X post after an American fighter jet was shot down over southwestern Iran. Ghalibaf also ridiculed President Donald Trump for repeatedly claiming that Iran has been defeated in the war. “After defeating Iran 37 times in a row, this brilliant no-strategy war they started has now been downgraded from ‘regime change’ to ‘Hey! Can anyone find our pilots? Please?’,” Ghalibaf said in a post on his X account. “Wow. What incredible progress. Absolute geniuses,” he added sarcastically, rubbing salt in the wounds.

The United States confirmed earlier that it had lost an F-15E fighter jet over Iran. The US fighter jet was downed days after the Pentagon claimed that Iranian air defences had been so degraded that American planes could fly unimpeded over the country.

Downgrade from ‘regime change’ to ‘find our pilots’: Iran’s speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf mocks US over downed jet

Iranian Parliament speaker Mohammad Ghalibaf has slammed the US President Donald Trump for passing on “wishes” as “news”, at the same time planning an attack against Iran. He warned that the so-called “news” is just a “pump” and "dump" scheme and dismissed the US diplomatic signals as “fake news”"Heads-up: Pre-market so-called "news" or "Truth" is often just a setup for profit-taking. Basically, it's a reverse indicator. Do the opposite: If they pump it, short it. If they dump it, go long. See something tomorrow? You know the drill," wrote Ghalibaf in a post on XHe warned Washington against any escalation, claiming it would be a ‘big mistake’, and threatened that “if they hit one”, they would be hit with several. This comes as a response to US President Donald Trump's claim that Ghalibaf was the “insider” figure who was involved in negotiations with the US.&nbsp;"Iran's enemies pass off their wishes as ‘news’ while simultaneously threatening our nation—they're dead wrong. If they strike once, they'll get hit several times back."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-gulf-countries-fund-iran-war-leavitt-1774944463207">Donald Trump may ask Gulf Nations to fund Iran war, says Karoline Leavitt</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">دشمنان ایران، آرزوهای خود را به عنوان «خبر» جا می‌زنند و در همان حال ملت ما را تهدید می‌کنند، غلط می‌کنند. یکی بزنند، چندتا میخورند. مردم ایران إن‌شاءالله تحت هدایت رهبر معظم انقلاب، دشمن را پشیمان می‌کنند و به حقوق حقهٔ خود خواهند رسید. <a href="https://t.co/pejsw844Ex">https://t.co/pejsw844Ex</a>&mdash; محمدباقر قالیباف | MB Ghalibaf (@mb_ghalibaf) <a href="https://twitter.com/mb_ghalibaf/status/2038700993731301449?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 30, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

On March 29, ISNA reported, quoting Ghalibaf as saying that Iranian forces are on alert for a potential US ground operation and that the United States and its regional partners would face severe consequences if they proceeded. He also mocked the US President Donald Trump for failing to persuade European countries to join the war against Iran. He further added that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz will not return to the pre-war situation.&nbsp;On the other hand, White House Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said that US President Donald Trump was confident that the new regime in Iran is “more reasonable” and has enough grip on power.&nbsp;"When the President says "more reasonable," again, these folks are appearing more reasonable behind the scenes privately in these conversations than perhaps some of the previous leaders who are now no longer on planet Earth because they lied to the United States and they strung us along in negotiations, and that was unacceptable to the President, which is why many of the previous leaders were killed," said Leavitt in a press briefing on Monday, March 30. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Iran’s Mohammad Ghalibaf accuses Trump of spreading “fake news” and warns of retaliation, as tensions escalate between Washington and Tehran.

Iranian Parliament speaker Mohammad Ghalibaf has slammed the US President Donald Trump for passing on “wishes” as “news”, at the same time planning an attack against Iran. He warned that the so-called “news” is just a “pump” and "dump" scheme and dismissed the US diplomatic signals as “fake news” "Heads-up: Pre-market so-called "news" or "Truth" is often just a setup for profit-taking. Basically, it's a reverse indicator. Do the opposite: If they pump it, short it. If they dump it, go long. See something tomorrow? You know the drill," wrote Ghalibaf in a post on X He warned Washington against any escalation, claiming it would be a ‘big mistake’, and threatened that “if they hit one”, they would be hit with several. This comes as a response to US President Donald Trump's claim that Ghalibaf was the “insider” figure who was involved in negotiations with the US. "Iran's enemies pass off their wishes as ‘news’ while simultaneously threatening our nation—they're dead wrong. If they strike once, they'll get hit several times back." Also Read: Donald Trump may ask Gulf Nations to fund Iran war, says Karoline Leavitt

Iran’s Mohammad Ghalibaf accuses Trump of spreading “fake news” and warns of retaliation, as tensions escalate between Washington and Tehran.

Iran's Ghalibaf slams Trump calls pre-market 'news' a 'pump' and 'dump' scheme

Iran formally notified the United Nations on Thursday (Mar 26) about media reports detailing alleged US and Israeli plans to assassinate senior Iranian officials — including Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi. Iran's UN Ambassador Amir Saeed Iravani sent official letters to both UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the President of the Security Council, demanding attention.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/big-relief-for-indian-consumers-petrol-excise-slashed-to-3-diesel-duty-cut-to-zero-as-oil-prices-bite-amid-iran-war-1774580655511">India cuts petrol and diesel taxes — but prices for consumers to stay the same. Here's what FM Sitharaman said</a><h2>What did Iran say?</h2>In its letters to the UN Chief and UNSC president, Iran's UN Ambassador Amir Saeed Iravani said that "reports indicate that the United States and the Israeli regime have identified and designated high-ranking officials of the Islamic Republic of Iran, including the Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, Mr. Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, as assassination targets," Iravani wrote, adding that any so-called suspension of such plans was described in the reports as "merely temporary." In other words, these plans are paused for now, not cancelled."The conditional nature of the alleged 'suspension' also confirms that the threat remains real, deliberate, and ongoing," he said, calling it a flagrant violation of the UN Charter, international human rights law, and what he described as the basic foundations of peaceful relations between states.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-a-bad-start-for-iran-s-new-supreme-leader-trump-confirms-cia-told-him-mojtaba-khamenei-is-gay-1774570805558">'A bad start' for Iran's new Supreme Leader? Trump confirms CIA told him Mojtaba Khamenei is gay | Watch Viral video</a><h2>The Gulf nations get a warning too</h2>In separate letters, Iravani went after Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates — accusing all four of allowing their territory and airspace to be used by the US and Israel to carry out strikes on Iranian soil.Iran "expressed its strong and firm protest" against what it called illegal actions, and pointedly asked the Gulf states to stop it, or face the consequences. Tehran said it "reserves its legitimate right to take all necessary and appropriate measures" — including the"inherent right of self-defence -- in order to safeguard its sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence." &nbsp;Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

Iran has just warned the UN of assassination plots against its top leaders. Tehran has flagged reports naming senior officials like Baqer Ghalibaf and Abbas Araghchi as targets, calling the threat “real and ongoing.” What exactly did Iran say, and who else did it warn? Scroll down.

Iran formally notified the United Nations on Thursday (Mar 26) about media reports detailing alleged US and Israeli plans to assassinate senior Iranian officials — including Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi. Iran's UN Ambassador Amir Saeed Iravani sent official letters to both UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the President of the Security Council, demanding attention. Also read | India cuts petrol and diesel taxes — but prices for consumers to stay the same. Here's what FM Sitharaman said What did Iran say? In its letters to the UN Chief and UNSC president, Iran's UN Ambassador Amir Saeed Iravani said that "reports indicate that the United States and the Israeli regime have identified and designated high-ranking officials of the Islamic Republic of Iran, including the Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, Mr. Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, as assassination targets," Iravani wrote, adding that any so-called suspension of such plans was described in the reports as "merely temporary." In other words, these plans are paused for now, not cancelled. "The conditional nature of the alleged 'suspension' also confirms that the threat remains real, deliberate, and ongoing," he said, calling it a flagrant violation of the UN Charter, international human rights law, and what he described as the basic foundations of peaceful relations between states. Also read | 'A bad start' for Iran's new Supreme Leader? Trump confirms CIA told him Mojtaba Khamenei is gay | Watch Viral video The Gulf nations get a warning too In separate letters, Iravani went after Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates — accusing all four of allowing their territory and airspace to be used by the US and Israel to carry out strikes on Iranian soil. Iran "expressed its strong and firm protest" against what it called illegal actions, and pointedly asked the Gulf states to stop it, or face the consequences. Tehran said it "reserves its legitimate right to take all necessary and appropriate measures" — including the"inherent right of self-defence -- in order to safeguard its sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence." Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

Iran has just warned the UN of assassination plots against its top leaders. Tehran has flagged reports naming senior officials like Baqer Ghalibaf and Abbas Araghchi as targets, calling the threat “real and ongoing.” What exactly did Iran say, and who else did it warn? Scroll down.

Iran threatens Gulf nations with 'self-defence' retaliation, flags ‘assassination plots’ against Araghchi and Ghalibaf at UN

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Iran’s top negotiator Ghalibaf warns US of ‘crushing and bitter’ response if it ‘foolishly’ restarts war

From ‘regime change’ to ‘find pilots’: Iran’s speaker mocks US over downed jet

Iran's Ghalibaf slams Trump calls pre-market 'news' a 'pump' and 'dump' scheme

Iran flags ‘assassination plots’ against Araghchi, Ghalibaf, warns Gulf nations