Iran’s parliament speaker emerges as key figure in war after assassinations

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseMarch 20, 2026 at 06:24 AM

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Following the assassinations of Iranian leaders, parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, a Revolutionary Guards veteran, has become a prominent figure in Iran. Ghalibaf, a long-standing member of the Iranian establishment, is taking a leading role in the country's war efforts. Unlike Mojtaba Khamenei, the Supreme Leader's son, Ghalibaf has been publicly active, using social media and interviews to communicate Iran's strategy. He has stated that Iran is in an "unequal war" and must utilize its own resources and innovation. Ghalibaf also indicated a shift in strategy after attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure, suggesting a more aggressive "eye-for-an-eye" approach.

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Iranian television 30% Lebanese Parliament 30% Mojtaba Khamenei 40% Ali Khamenei 50% Islamic Republic 60% Revolutionary Guards 70% Iran ×280% Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf ×390%

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mohammad bagher ghalibaf 100% iranian parliament speaker 80% war effort 70% islamic republic 60% assassinations 60% revolutionary guards 50% unequal war 50% iranian energy infrastructure 40% eye-for-an-eye 40%

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