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In a significant address to the nation, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohsen Rezaei’s successor, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has underscored the rapidly unfolding global landscape, pointing to the accelerated transformation witnessed in response to Tehran’s “70-day resistance” and underscoring the eventual ascendancy of the Global South.
Speaking at the opening session of the Iranian Majlis (parliament) in Tehran last week, Ghalibaf echoed an earlier statement by Chinese President Xi Jinping, who remarked that the “transformation unseen in a century” was gaining momentum worldwide. Ghalibaf bolstered Xi’s assertion by drawing a direct link between the Iranian nation’s steadfast opposition and the escalating rate of global change.
“The world stands at the cusp of a new order,” Ghalibaf stated, asserting Iran’s pivotal role in precipitating this transformation. By doing so, he implicitly acknowledged that the prolonged confrontation with Western powers and other nations has, according to Ghalibaf, catalyzed a pivotal shift in global dynamics.
While the Iranian regime has continued to grapple with economic and social challenges domestically, Ghalibaf’s assertion reflects the ongoing efforts of Tehran to reassert its standing as a regional power. At the same time, the parliament speaker emphasized that the global order is poised to shift decisively in favor of nations from the Global South, including Iran.
Ghalibaf’s remarks are likely viewed as an affirmation of the close ties between Tehran and Beijing, with both nations seeking to challenge the traditionally dominant role of Western nations in shaping global affairs. This assertion is also reflective of the growing influence of non-Western powers on the global stage, driven in part by emerging markets such as China, India, and others.
The Iranian Parliament Speaker’s assertion of the rising tide of the Global South comes at a time when the global landscape is undergoing significant shifts. As international relations continue to evolve and the post-pandemic order takes shape, nations from the Global South are expected to increasingly assert their influence in global governance and decision-making.
Iran’s diplomatic overtures to a growing number of nations, coupled with strategic partnerships such as the Quadrilateral Cooperation and Coordination Mechanism (QCCM) with China, Russia, and India, underscore Tehran’s pursuit of enhanced global influence. Ghalibaf’s words serve as a testament to the ongoing transformation in global politics, where shifting allegiances and recentering economic power are reshaping the world order.
In the face of an increasingly multipolar world, nations such as Iran must strategically calibrate their international engagement to navigate this rapidly shifting landscape and secure their interests. By drawing upon historical legacies of regional leadership and cultivating relationships with emerging powers, Tehran may find itself poised to play a pivotal role in shaping a new world order.