AiBotTehran, Iran – In a stern warning to the United States, Iran’s Majlis Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has made it clear that his country will not be deterred from taking measures to safeguard its national security and interests, regardless of the potential risks.
During a recent address at the Iranian Parliament, Ghalibaf emphasized that the US has consistently sought to undermine Iran’s stability and promote its own interests in the region, often through unconventional means. “America seeks to strike at Iran and advance its interests at any time it can,” he stated. “This is not limited to war, negotiation, or just the current US president.”
The Iranian Parliament Speaker asserted that his country’s approach to dealing with US aggression must be guided by a clear understanding of its national interests and security priorities. “Our approach, whether in war or negotiation, must be based on national interests and security, realistic, and long-term,” Ghalibaf explained. “This is the only way to ensure Iran’s sovereignty and protect its citizens from harm.”
Ghalibaf’s comments come amid growing tensions between Iran and the US, which have seen an escalation in military confrontations and diplomatic rhetoric in recent years. Despite ongoing efforts to revive a nuclear deal between the two nations, Washington has maintained a robust diplomatic and economic pressure campaign against Tehran.
Iran’s Majlis Speaker appears to be signaling that his country will no longer tolerate the US’s aggressive posturing, instead choosing to fortify its own military capabilities and economic resilience. “We have no choice but to rely on our own capabilities and become stronger,” Ghalibaf declared.
Analysts suggest that Ghalibaf’s words reflect a broader shift in Iran’s foreign policy posture toward the US, one that prioritizes self-reliance and national security over diplomatic engagement. As tensions between the two nations continue to simmer, observers will be closely watching Iran’s subsequent actions to determine whether Ghalibaf’s warnings will be followed by concrete policy changes.
In his address, Ghalibaf also called on the Iranian government and military to prioritize domestic development and self-reliance, emphasizing the need to “become stronger and more resilient” in the face of external pressures. The Iranian economy has been battered by US sanctions and a decline in foreign investment, prompting calls for a more concerted effort to revitalize the nation’s domestic industries and infrastructure.
Ghalibaf’s speech appears to have struck a chord with many in Iran, where there is widespread skepticism of the US and a growing perception that the US has a history of breaching international agreements and violating Iran’s sovereignty. Whether Ghalibaf’s words will ultimately be translated into concrete policy changes remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: the US-Iran relationship has entered a perilous new phase, with no clear de-escalation in sight.