Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf: Iran Speaker Denies Trump's Claims of US-Iran Talks

• US President Donald Trump claimed the US was in "very, very strong talks" with Iran to end the ongoing war, postponing threatened attacks.
• Trump identified a top "respected" Iranian official as the negotiator, with sources naming Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran's parliamentary speaker.
• Ghalibaf, however, firmly rejected Trump's claims, calling them "fakenews" used to manipulate financial and oil markets.
• He stated no negotiations have occurred and demanded "complete and remorseful punishment of the aggressors."
• Ghalibaf is a highly influential figure in Iran, having served as Mayor of Tehran and parliamentary speaker, controlling key security and economic councils.