Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has defended Tehran’s latest response in the regional crisis, blaming the United States and Israel for escalating tensions and insisting Iran’s armed forces acted with authority. In his remarks, Ghalibaf said Iran would continue defending its rights with strength and argued that Washington was not genuinely seeking either a ceasefire or meaningful dialogue.

TEHRAN -- Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf vowed on Sunday to "halt the negotiation process" and "engage in direct confrontation with the enemy" if Israeli…

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has warned that Tehran could abandon negotiations and move towards direct confrontation after Israel’s continued attacks on…