The Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly stated: Our goal is to create deterrence through strengthening, and we want to establish this strengthening in the enemy's mind.
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Ghalibaf: America's Hostility Towards Us is Very Deep / We Will Both Fight and Negotiate + Video
2w ago
October 14, 2026
1 min read
📰 Donya-e-Eqtesad
📋 Key Takeaway
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Speaker of Iran's Parliament, emphasized the deep-rooted hostility of the United States towards Iran and stated that Iran aims to create deterrence through strengthening its position. This dual approach of fighting and negotiating highlights the ongoing tensions in U.S.-Iran relations.
🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line:
Ghalibaf's remarks highlight Iran's strategy of deterrence amidst ongoing U.S. hostility.
👥 Key Players
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf
MENTIONED
Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly (Iran's Parliament)
"As a high-ranking official, Ghalibaf plays a crucial role in shaping Iran's legislative agenda and foreign policy, particularly in relation to the U.S."
United States
MENTIONED
Country and primary adversary of Iran
"The U.S. has significant influence over global politics and economic sanctions that directly affect Iran."
📰 What Happened
Ghalibaf stated that the U.S. has a deep-seated hostility towards Iran and emphasized the need for Iran to strengthen its deterrence capabilities while balancing between fighting and negotiating.
- Ghalibaf's comments reflect ongoing tensions in U.S.-Iran relations.
- The dual approach of fighting and negotiating indicates a complex strategy in dealing with perceived threats.
💡 Why It Matters
🇮🇷 For Iran: This statement reinforces the Iranian government's narrative of external threats, which can rally domestic support.
🌍 Regional: Increased tensions could lead to escalated conflicts in the Middle East, impacting neighboring countries.
🌐 International: The U.S.'s approach towards Iran affects global oil markets and international diplomatic relations.
📚 Background
Iran has faced decades of adversarial relations with the U.S., particularly since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, which has shaped its foreign policy and military strategy.
U.S.-Iran relations
Iran nuclear deal
📡 Source:
STATE MEDIA
📊 Confidence:
70%
As a statement from a high-ranking Iranian official, it reflects the official stance of the Iranian government and may downplay internal dissent or alternative viewpoints.
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Translation confidence: 85%
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