Iranian Parliament Speaker Urges Quick End to US Conflict Amid Economic Concerns

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament and one of the regime's senior surviving figures, has called for a swift resolution to the ongoing conflict with the United States. He expressed concern that overreliance on military achievements could lead to a deadlock from which Iran cannot escape. Ghalibaf warned that regardless of military strength, the nation cannot endure if its people face hunger and economic stagnation, highlighting the impact of the US blockade and the president's declaration of an economic war.

He emphasized the interdependence of security and the economy, stating that security without economic sustainability is unsustainable. Ghalibaf also indirectly criticized the Revolutionary Guards, who maintain a hardline stance against the US and reject any dialogue, by contrasting their approach with that of fighters who value peace more than those who only talk but refuse to act.