Hamid Reza Haji Babaie
Iranian conservative politician who served as Minister of Education under
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Aug 31, 2026
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The vice speaker of parliament said Iran must encircle America in the region and is confident Tehran can strike the US in any military confrontation.
Pragmatists fear this maximalist stance could escalate the Larak crisis and undercut diplomatic off-ramps, which they see as vital to avoid a devastating war.