Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf: Iran's Speaker Amid Trump's Claims of Iran Talks
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Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf: Iran Speaker Denies Trump's Claims of US-Iran Talks
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News18•24-03-2026, 00:31
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.