Iran's Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf Challenges Trump, Threatens Regional Retaliation
Key Takeaways
- Ghalibaf vows to destroy regional energy infrastructure if Iran is attacked.
- Ghalibaf promises instantaneous, devastating retaliation against energy facilities.
- Ghalibaf uses X to publicly challenge Trump, signaling a hard-line stance.
Ghalibaf Challenges Trump
Ghalibaf directly challenged Trump's ultimatum.
“Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has denounced US President Donald Trump’s aggressive threats against the Islamic Republic, warning that any act of aggression will be met with a crushing response from the Iranian nation”
He warned that any attack on Iranian energy infrastructure would be met with crushing retaliation.
He expressed confidence in the Iranian people's steadfastness under the Supreme Leader's leadership.
Trump Acknowledges Talks with Ghalibaf
Trump publicly acknowledged talks with Ghalibaf.
He claimed there had been total regime change in Iran.
The administration had been weighing Ghalibaf as a potential partner.
Ghalibaf Threatens Regional Infrastructure
Ghalibaf warned that regional infrastructure would be considered legitimate targets.
“Security In response to Trump's threats, Ghalibaf: We will destroy the region's energy infrastructure 2026-03-22 15:35 Erbil (Kurdistan24) – Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned that he would destroy the region's vital infrastructure 'to a point that cannot be repaired' if the United States and Israel attack Iran's infrastructure, following the American threat”
He warned that oil prices would rise for a long time.
Iran's operational command threatened to target US energy and water facilities.
Ghalibaf Adopts Trumpian Social Media
Ghalibaf adopted an increasingly Trumpian approach to communication.
He accused Trump's posts of being a concerted effort to move markets.
He urged followers to do the opposite of what Trump’s messages indicate.
Iran Intensifies Regional Military Operations
Iran escalated its missile campaign.
“‘Would Know In A Week If”
Israeli Defense Ministry said Iran was employing new missile technologies.
The UN Security Council prepared to convene an emergency session.
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