Iranian parliament
Coverage of Iranian parliament in the Nexus archive.
- Iran's Ghalibaf warns US: 'if you strike, you’ll get hit'
Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf warned the US that Tehran would retaliate against attacks, stating that the Strait of Hormuz would only open under Iranian regulations.
- ‘Imagine having 40 million on food stamps’: Ghalibaf hits back at Trump
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf criticized US President Donald Trump for projecting America's economic issues onto Iran, specifically addressing Trump's claim that Iran needs US food exports due to high inflation. Ghalibaf highlighted the irony of Trump advising Iran while millions of Americans rely on food stamps, as Trump stated the US aims to supply food to Iran if diplomatic efforts succeed.
- Ghalibaf says Strait of Hormuz will not return to pre-war status
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf stated the Strait of Hormuz will not return to its pre-war status, citing the successful diplomatic resolution of the blockade in Switzerland. He praised Iranian negotiators for achieving the blockade's removal without military conflict and expressed continued distrust toward the United States and Israel's opposition to the negotiations.
- Iranian speaker says martyrs guide mission to Switzerland
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf arrived in Zurich for talks to advance a memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington. Qalibaf emphasized the guiding role of martyrs in the delegation's mission, and the visit aims to discuss fulfilling the agreement's obligations without initiating new negotiations.
- French President shares new angle of Trump’s historic Iran deal signing
President Trump signed the U.S.–Iran memorandum at Versailles following a digital signing by Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf. The agreement, witnessed by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, aims to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- Ghalibaf: ambitious 'public face' of post-Ali Khamenei Iran
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iranian parliament speaker, has become a key negotiator and prominent leader in Iran's post-Ali Khamenei era. He spearheaded the war effort and negotiations that led to an agreement to halt hostilities following the US-Israeli war.
- Iranian official calls reported peace proposal ‘Americans’ wish list’
An Iranian official dismissed a reported peace proposal as an 'Americans' wish list', implying it is not a realistic or achievable goal. The comment was made by Ebrahim Rezaei, a spokesperson for the Iranian parliament on national security. This statement suggests ongoing tensions between Iran and the US.
- Iran blames Trump’s blockade for diplomatic impasse as fragile truce holds
Iranian officials blame U.S. President Donald Trump's blockade policies for the ongoing diplomatic impasse. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf asserts that the U.S. and Israel cannot achieve their objectives through coercive tactics, as a fragile truce remains in place.
- Iran threatens 'new cards' on battlefield as ceasefire wanes
Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned of 'new cards on the battlefield' as a U.S.-Iran ceasefire mediated by Pakistan nears expiration. Tensions escalated with Iran reimposing restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz, reversing a prior decision to open the waterway, while U.S. Vice President JD Vance prepares for renewed peace talks in Pakistan.
- Iran threatens 'new cards' on battlefield as ceasefire wanes
Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned of 'new cards on the battlefield' as a U.S.-Iran ceasefire mediated by Pakistan nears expiration. Iran has reimposed restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz and rejected U.S. peace talks, while Trump-linked tensions over oil supply and military posturing escalate.
- Trump pushes shaky deal with Iran as Hormuz is shut again, but opponents give him no credit for progress
President Trump claims progress in a ceasefire with Iran amid the Strait of Hormuz shutdown, but faces criticism from opponents and skepticism over the deal's durability. Iran's parliament speaker states both sides remain far apart on a final agreement, while Trump's rhetoric and actions draw mixed public and political reactions.
- Iranian armed forces remain ‘ready’ despite peace talks with US: Iranian parliament speaker
Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that the country’s armed forces remain 'ready' despite ongoing peace talks with the U.S., emphasizing that military preparedness is not compromised during negotiations.
- Ceasefire in Lebanon ‘as important’ as in Iran, says Ghalibaf
Iran's parliament speaker, Ghalibaf, stated that a ceasefire in Lebanon is as crucial as one in Iran. Tehran is reportedly working to pressure the US and Israel into establishing permanent ceasefires across all conflict zones.
- US ‘failed to gain the trust’ of Iranian officials in ceasefire talks: Parliament leader
Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf criticized U.S. officials for failing to earn trust during ceasefire talks in Islamabad, which collapsed. He cited past conflicts as a reason for the lack of confidence in U.S. intentions.
- Iran complains US is breaking terms of ceasefire deal
Iran's Parliament speaker, Mohammed Bagher Qalibaf, accused the U.S. of violating key terms of a 10-point ceasefire proposal, calling for an end to bilateral negotiations. The statement follows a ceasefire agreement reached earlier this week.
- Vance to lead U.S. delegation at peace talks with Iran in Pakistan on Saturday
Vice President JD Vance will lead the U.S. delegation in high-stakes peace talks with Iran in Pakistan, marking the highest-level engagement since the 1979 Islamic revolution. The negotiations face challenges due to conflicting positions and ongoing tensions, including Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon.