Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, translated into English and compared across sources. 36 recent stories.
Iran Explores Charging for Passage Through the Strait of Hormuz
Iran is seeking a way to charge ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a plan it says could bring in about $40 billion a year. The United States, Oman and other Gulf states oppose…
Iranian Delegation Walks Out After Trump Threat Derails Switzerland Talks
Trump’s threat against Iran during Sunday talks in Switzerland sparked a confrontation with the Iranian delegation led by Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf. After Qalibaf rebuked JD Vance, t…
Hormuz Strait Deal Faces New Battles Over Security, Fees and Mine Clearance
The US-Iran ceasefire has not resolved the future of the Strait of Hormuz, where talks continue over security, mine clearance and transit rules. Qatar says a hotline has been agre…
Trump’s Online Threats Disrupted U.S.-Iran Talks in Switzerland, Report Says
A Wall Street Journal report says Donald Trump’s threats on Truth Social startled Iranian negotiators during direct talks in Switzerland and helped derail an in-person meeting. Th…
Tehran Denies Nuclear Inspectors Return Despite U.S. Claims
Iran denied that it agreed to let IAEA inspectors back into its nuclear sites, despite U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance’s statement. Tehran said the Swiss talks produced only a memo…
Iran Warns Hormuz Will Stay Under Its Control as U.S. Talks Waver
Iran’s parliament speaker said the Strait of Hormuz will remain under Iranian control and warned the U.S. cannot be trusted. Iran’s acting defense minister threatened a harsher mi…
Iran and U.S. present conflicting accounts after technical talks in Switzerland
Iran said its technical talks with the U.S. in Switzerland ended with agreements on working groups and higher-level follow-up, but both sides gave conflicting accounts of key issu…
Iran Players Leave a Message of Peace After Belgium Draw, but Regime Symbols Draw Attention
Iran’s national team drew 0-0 with Belgium at the 2026 World Cup, then left a locker-room message in Los Angeles calling for peace and friendship. The note also carried “Minab 168…
Mediators Say Roadmap Reached for Final U.S.-Iran Deal Within 60 Days
Qatar and Pakistan said U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland produced a roadmap to a final agreement within 60 days, plus a new political oversight mechanism and a Lebanon deconfliction…
U.S. and Iran End 18-Hour Swiss Talks With Road Map for Final Deal
The United States and Iran ended 18 hours of talks in Switzerland with a road map for a final agreement within 60 days. The sides also agreed on a safety mechanism for the Strait…
Iranian delegation reportedly suspends Swiss talks after Trump threats
Iran’s delegation to U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland reportedly suspended the negotiations after President Donald Trump issued public threats on Fox News. The talks, led by J.D. Va…
Iran Says Trump Threats Disrupted Switzerland Talks as Delegates Clash Over Lebanon
Iranian media said Trump’s threats interrupted U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland, and Tehran’s delegation protested and questioned whether negotiations would continue. The sides met…
Iranian Parliament Speaker Warns U.S. Over Trump’s Threats
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf responded on X to Donald Trump’s threats against Iran. He said the U.S. should be careful with its statements and warned that Ira…
U.S. and Iran open Switzerland talks as Vance cites major progress
U.S. and Iranian delegations opened talks in Switzerland on Sunday, with J.D. Vance saying major progress had been made. The discussions are framed around ending the Israel-Hezbol…
U.S. and Iranian Delegations Meet in Switzerland as Vance Says Talks Are Advancing
U.S. and Iranian delegations opened talks Sunday at a Swiss resort, with J.D. Vance saying progress is being made, especially on Lebanon. Qatar is mediating, while Iranian and Isr…
Iran’s top leader reportedly blasts nuclear talks as religiously forbidden
Iran International reported that Mojtaba Khamenei has denounced nuclear talks with the United States as religiously forbidden and ineffective. The dispute has escalated through le…
Iranian TV Broadcast Cut After Lawmaker Reads Alleged Khamenei Remarks on U.S. Talks
An Iranian MP triggered a live TV shutdown after reading alleged secret remarks by Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei about rejecting U.S. talks and using the Strait of Hormuz as leverag…
U.S. and Iran Open Swiss Talks as Hormuz Threats and Lebanon Fighting Continue
U.S. and Iranian delegations began Swiss talks on Sunday to implement last week’s memorandum of understanding, with Pakistan also joining the effort. The meeting comes amid Irania…
Trump Says Secret Campaign Crippled Iran and Forced Nuclear Talks
Donald Trump said secret U.S. operations crippled Iran’s military, sank 159 ships and downed about 200 jets, forcing Tehran into nuclear talks. As U.S. envoys head to Switzerland…
Iran seeks guarantees on Lebanon war before talks with U.S.
Iran has delayed U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland while seeking guarantees that the war in Lebanon will end. The move came as fighting escalated, with four Israeli soldiers killed…
Mojtaba Khamenei says he backed U.S.-Iran deal despite objections
Mojtaba Khamenei said he personally had reservations about the U.S.-Iran deal but approved it after assurances from Iran’s National Security Council. Iran also published the deal’…
Intermediaries Used Trump’s Birthday to Push Iran Deal, Report Says
A New York Times investigation says Qatar and Pakistan used Trump’s birthday to pressure Iran into accepting a ceasefire memorandum. The deal nearly collapsed after an Israeli str…
Trump and Netanyahu Clash as U.S. and Iran Sign Preliminary Deal
A Wall Street Journal report says tensions between Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump have sharply worsened over the U.S. push to settle the conflict with Iran. Their clashes cam…
Trump Signs Iran Understanding at Versailles as Rift With Netanyahu Deepens
Trump signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran at Versailles, while Iranian officials hailed it as a victory and talks are set to continue in Switzerland. A Wall Street Jour…
Trump and Pezeshkian Sign Framework Deal as Israel Voices Disappointment
Donald Trump signed a framework memorandum with Iran in France, with Iran’s Masoud Pezeshkian also publicizing the deal. The accord is meant to end the war, lift U.S. sanctions, a…
Switzerland Sets Friday Signing Ceremony for U.S.-Iran Agreement in Burgenstock
Switzerland said the U.S.-Iran agreement will be signed Friday in Burgenstock after a preliminary memorandum was reached. President Donald Trump will not attend, and the U.S. dele…
Trump Says Iran Deal Is Signed, Signals Talks With Hezbollah on Lebanon
Donald Trump said the Iran deal is fully signed and will be disclosed after Friday’s signing, while sanctions stay until Tehran fulfills its commitments. A senior U.S. official sa…
U.S. and Iran Sign Memorandum of Understanding, Details to Follow Within Days
The United States and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding, with the first details expected within 48 hours and technical talks later this week. The framework reportedly…
Vance Says Hormuz Should Stay Open as Iran Talks Continue
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance said negotiations with Iran are still unresolved, but Washington wants the Strait of Hormuz kept open and will verify any deal closely. Iran counter…
Iran closes western airspace and suspends flights amid rising tensions
Iran shut western airspace and suspended all flights from airports in the region until further notice. The move came as Iranian officials issued new threats against Israel after t…
U.S. Pushes for Iran Deal Despite Regional Strikes, Israel Alarmed by Terms
The Trump administration is pressing to close an Iran deal through mediators from Pakistan and Qatar, despite fresh regional strikes and Israeli objections. Reported terms include…
Trump says Israeli Beirut strike angered him and delayed Iran deal
Trump said he was furious with Netanyahu over Israel’s strike in Beirut, which he said delayed a planned U.S.-Iran deal signing. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Washingto…
U.S. Presses Iran to Hold Back After Israeli Strike in Beirut
The U.S. is urging Iran not to retaliate after an Israeli strike on Hezbollah in Beirut, warning that any Iranian response could collapse a near-finished U.S.-Iran deal. Israel sa…
Israel Braces for Possible Iranian Fire After Beirut Strike
Israel said it is preparing for possible Iranian missile fire after an airstrike in Beirut’s Dahieh district. The IDF said there is no change in Home Front Command instructions, w…
Anger in Iran Targets Nuclear Negotiators as Protesters and Conservatives Lash Out
Anti-deal protests broke out Saturday night in Tehran and Mashhad, with demonstrators attacking Iran’s top negotiators and chanting against Abbas Araghchi and Mohammad Baqer Qalib…
Trump: “I Am Set to Strike Iran With Great Force Again Today”
US President Donald Trump said he intends to order additional heavy strikes on Iran on Wednesday, and warned that Washington may also target strategic infrastructure. Iranian lead…
