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Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf

Also known as: Iran's speaker of parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf

Iran's top negotiator in US-Iran peace talks on ending Middle East war and addressing nuclear program.

2026-04-302026-05-31

In coverage

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  1. May 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Iran says no trust in US 'words', waiting for Washington to act By AFP May 30, 2026 05:03 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Iran's Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaks at a press conference after registering as a

    Iran says no trust in US 'words', waiting for Washington to act
  3. The Standard

    "We place no trust in guarantees or words; only actions matter," Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf wrote on X.

    Trump says making final decision on Iran deal
  4. Citizen Digital

    Baqaei added that he hoped the details of a final agreement could be worked out "within a reasonable timeframe between 30 to 60 days" after the framework is finalized. - 'Another act of folly' - Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf had warned earlier that Washington w

    Trump says agreement with Iran 'largely negotiated,' includes opening strait
  5. Citizen Digital

    Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf had warned earlier that Washington would face a tough response if it resumes hostilities, after US media reports raised the prospect of new strikes and Iranian officials accused the US side of making "excessive demands".

    Iran and US say could be close to talks breakthrough
  6. The Standard

    Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf had warned earlier that Washington would face a tough response if it resumed hostilities, after US media reports raised the prospect of new strikes.

    US, Iran seek to finalise 'largely negotiated' deal to end war
  7. Citizen Digital

    Earlier, Tehran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf accused Washington of seeking to restart the war after Trump threatened fresh attacks unless Iran agreed to a deal.

    Iran weighs US offer as Trump says peace talks on 'borderline'
  8. Citizen Digital

    Iran's top negotiator says US aiming to force Tehran's 'surrender' By AFP May 07, 2026 06:27 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Iran's Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaks at a press conference after registering a

    Iran's top negotiator says US aiming to force Tehran's 'surrender'
  9. Citizen Digital

    Malign presence Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the status quo was "intolerable," warning the US "malign presence will diminish" as Tehran vowed to retain control of Hormuz.

    US pauses Hormuz escorts in bid for deal, as threats continue
  10. Citizen Digital

    And Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said control of Hormuz would allow Tehran to "provide itself and its neighbours with the precious blessing of a future free from American presence and interference".

    Iran's supreme leader defies US blockade as oil prices soar
  11. April 2026
  12. Citizen Digital

    Iran's speaker of parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who has emerged as a key figure since the start of the war, said Wednesday the US naval blockade of the country aimed to create division and "make us collapse from within." Violence has continued on the war's Lebanese front,

    Trump warns Iran blockade could last months, sending oil soaring

Yesterday

  1. Iran demands US action, not words, on ceasefire deal

    Iran's top negotiator said Tehran would only trust Washington's actions, not its words, after US Vice President JD Vance announced progress on a ceasefire extension and peace framework. President Donald Trump has remained silent about the deal despite US sources saying it only needed his sign-off.

    30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 29 May

  1. Trump signals final decision pending on Iran nuclear deal

    US President Trump said Friday he was making a final determination on a potential deal with Iran, though Tehran's foreign ministry insisted no final agreement had been reached and disputed key elements of Trump's characterization. Trump reiterated demands that Iran agree never to have nuclear weapons and open the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane, while Iran's spokesman rejected the language of demands.

    29 May 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 24 May

  1. Trump says Iran deal largely negotiated, Strait of Hormuz opening

    US President Donald Trump announced that an agreement with Iran has been "largely negotiated" and is subject to finalization, saying it will include opening the Strait of Hormuz and involving Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, Bahrain, Turkey, and Pakistan. Iranian officials separately reported that gaps remain between the parties.

    24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Iran and US officials express cautious optimism on peace talks

    Senior US and Iranian officials said on Saturday they could be close to a breakthrough in talks to strike a draft deal, though they remain cautious about ending the war in the Middle East. US President Trump said the sides were "getting a lot closer" to a deal and that chances were "a solid 50/50," while Iran said gaps remain and it was finalising a 14-point framework.

    24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. US and Iran near deal to end Middle East war

    The United States and Iran are moving to finalise an agreement to end the Middle East war, with President Trump saying a proposal including opening the blockaded Strait of Hormuz has been "largely negotiated" though still subject to finalization. The two sides plan to address Iran's nuclear program after an initial pact is reached.

    24 May 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 21 May

  1. Iran examines US peace proposal; Trump warns talks near breaking point

    Iran said it was examining a new US proposal to end the Middle East war, while President Trump described negotiations as on the "borderline" between a deal and renewed strikes, warning the window for diplomacy could close quickly.

    21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 7 May

  1. Iran's top negotiator accuses US of seeking Tehran surrender

    Iran's Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Wednesday that Washington is seeking Tehran's surrender through a naval blockade, economic pressure, and media manipulation. Iran's foreign ministry said it would convey its position to Pakistan after finalizing its views on a US proposal.

    7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 6 May

  1. US pauses Strait of Hormuz escorts to pursue Iran peace deal

    President Trump announced the US will pause its operation escorting commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, citing progress toward a peace agreement with Iran. Secretary of State Rubio said the US has completed offensive operations against Iran while reserving the right to respond to further attacks on shipping.

    6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 1 May

  1. Iran's supreme leader rejects US blockade threats

    Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei declared that the United States suffered a "disgraceful defeat" in its plans, rejecting President Trump's warning of a prolonged US naval blockade. Khamenei said Iran now controls shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and predicted a future for the Persian Gulf without US interference.

    1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 30 April

  1. Trump says Iran naval blockade could last months, oil prices spike

    US President Donald Trump stated that a naval blockade against Iran could last months, causing oil prices to reach their highest level in more than four years. With US-Iran diplomacy at a standstill, Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who warned of "damaging consequences" if the US and Israel resume military action against Iran.

    30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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