Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf responds to recent remarks by the US treasury secretary, who has claimed Iran’s economy would “collapse within the next two weeks.”
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Iran's Parliament Speaker Challenges US Treasury Secretary's Economic Collapse Claim
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October 1, 2026
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📋 Key Takeaway
Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has responded to US Treasury Secretary's claim that Iran's economy will collapse imminently. This exchange highlights ongoing tensions between Iran and the US regarding economic stability. The situation is critical as it reflects the broader implications of US sanctions on Iran's economy.
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Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf
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Parliament
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Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf
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Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf
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Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf
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U.S. Treasury Secretary
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