Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf
Coverage of Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf in the Nexus archive.
- Morning update
Iran and the US have exchanged fire for a second day, with Tehran targeting US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait, and Washington striking 90 targets across Iran. US attacks killed at least 14 people and injured 78 in five Iranian provinces, while strikes on Thursday killed a firefighter in Iranshahr and three others in Ahvaz. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf warned the US to expect retaliation for its attacks.
- 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.
- Iran's Ghalibaf slams renewed US attacks, Israeli violations in Lebanon
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf condemned the US for 'major [Memorandum of Understanding] violations,' including renewed attacks in southern Iran, reinstated oil sanctions, and threats of further strikes. He also criticized continued Israeli attacks on Lebanon, asserting that 'the era of bullying and extortion is over.'
- Morning update
An attack on an oil tanker off the coast of Oman has heightened tensions, with US officials blaming Iran and Iran stating the vessel ignored warnings. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun plans to meet US President Donald Trump to discuss an agreement with Israel, while Iran's Parliament Speaker vowed to punish 'arrogant powers' following the funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Hamas announced the dissolution of its governing body in Gaza, shifting toward civilian rule.
- Ghalibaf vows to avenge Iranians killed by 'arrogant powers'
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf vowed to punish 'arrogant powers' for killings in Iran, as stated by Tasnim News Agency. He linked the revenge to the liberation of the holy city of Quds, during a funeral procession for late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
- Iran negotiator says talks helped stop bloodshed in Lebanon
Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf defended his country's participation in U.S. negotiations in Switzerland, stating the talks were necessary to halt violence in Lebanon. Iranian officials highlighted the establishment of a Lebanon deconfliction mechanism and ceasefire arrangements as key outcomes.
- Oman reaffirms support for toll-free passage through Hormuz
Oman's foreign minister Badr Albusaidi reaffirmed the country's commitment to toll-free and safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz during discussions with Iranian officials. The talks followed a visit by Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf to Oman, focusing on bilateral cooperation and the Iran-US memorandum of understanding.
- 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.
- Israeli strike on Beirut kills three
An Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs killed three people and wounded 15, prompting Iranian threats of retaliation. The attack targeted an apartment building in Dahieh’s Ghobeiry neighborhood, part of ongoing Israeli bombardments in southern Lebanon since a ceasefire in April 2026. Iran’s negotiators criticized the U.S. for failing to enforce commitments in pending ceasefire talks.