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Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Tehran is open to diplomacy after what he described as a battlefield victory, but warned that any misstep by adversaries would trigger a strong military response.
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf issues warning to US amid tensions. (File Photo: ITG)
New Delhi,UPDATED: Apr 19, 2026 08:14 IST
Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Sunday signalled a dual-track approach to the ongoing tensions with the United States, asserting that Tehran is open to diplomacy even as it remains on high military alert. In a televised address, Ghalibaf claimed that Iran had prevailed on the battlefield and was now prepared to pursue negotiations from a position of strength.
At the same time, he issued a sharp warning against any escalation, saying Iran would respond decisively to any provocation. “We are fully prepared — if they make the slightest mistake, we will respond with full force,” he said, underlining that Iranian forces remain combat-ready despite ongoing diplomatic efforts.
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Priyanka Kumari
Published On:
Apr 19, 2026 08:14 IST
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