Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf is an Iranian politician and former military officer serving as speaker of the Parliament of Iran since 2020. A principlist, he was previously a member of the Expediency Discernment Council from 2017 to 2020, and was also mayor of Tehran from 2005 to 2017. Ghalibaf was formerly Iran's chief of Police Command of the Islamic Republic of Iran from 2000 to 2005 and commander of the Aerospace Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps from 1997 to 2000.
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Jul 2, 2026
Lean Left
Parliament Speaker Qalibaf's televised speech was abruptly cut off by state broadcaster, prompting strong condemnation from his media office.
Moderates see this as a dangerous sign of hardliner media freedom suppression and a personal attack on Qalibaf, possibly linked to leadership ambitions.
Jul 1, 2026
Lean Left
His speech was cut off by state television on Tuesday night, prompting a sharp response from the head of parliament's media center.
Moderates view this as a dangerous sign of factional infighting where a self-willed clique in state media prioritizes aligning with Trump over respecting the head of the legislature.
Jun 23, 2026
Far Left
Parliament Speaker Qalibaf led the Iranian delegation to Oman and announced a joint committee on the Strait of Hormuz, then returned to Tehran.
Reformists view Qalibaf's Hormuz management claim as an attempt to project strength and distract from economic failures, while Oman's emphasis on free transit exposes the gap between rhetoric and reality.
Jun 15, 2026
Center
Qalibaf tweeted that Iran took a big step toward final victory with the deal.
Pragmatists see Qalibaf as a key conservative figure whose support legitimizes the deal and signals potential political consensus.
Jun 15, 2026
Center
Signed the peace memorandum on behalf of Iran, alongside Trump and Vance.
Represents a hardline Iranian regime that moderates view with deep skepticism, despite the current deal offering a path to de-escalation.
Jun 15, 2026
Far Left
Parliament Speaker Qalibaf declared that Iran took a giant step toward final victory, claiming a negotiating success.
Reformists view Qalibaf's victory lap as typical hardline grandstanding and are skeptical of his commitment to inclusive post-war economic policy.
Jun 13, 2026
Lean Left
The Parliament Speaker declared unwavering commitment to Iran's "final victory," referencing martyrs of a "12-day war."
While a Principalist, Moderates view Qalibaf's call for national unity as important during times of regional tension, though they remain cautious of overly hawkish rhetoric.