Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf said Friday evening that the recent confrontation with the US will not end in Iran's surrender, and warned that Tehran is prepared for 'comprehensive defense' if Washington violates the understandings, according to reports.
The statement, reported Friday evening, was first carried by N12 and independently confirmed by The Zioneer's desk. Ghalibaf's remarks are the latest in a series of hardline declarations from the Iranian parliament speaker over the past month, as diplomatic talks between Tehran and Washington remain fragile. In recent weeks, Ghalibaf has repeatedly warned against US violations, dismissing the emerging memorandum of understanding as untrustworthy and insisting that Iran's strength is its only guarantee. The speaker's office did not provide additional details on the nature of the 'comprehensive defense' posture. The context of the statement — made amid ongoing US-Iran tensions and ahead of any potential escalation — underscores the regime's internal messaging as it balances diplomacy with military readiness.
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