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Ghalibaf: Iran won war against US and Israel, says Parliament chief
Herz — World Desk · · 30s summary · 1 min read
The essentials
On August 1, 2026, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, president of the Iranian Parliament and his country's negotiator with the United States, claimed Iran had "won the war against the United States and Israel." His statements were reported by Fars, an Iranian news agency regarded as semi-official by Western media. Ghalibaf also called for strengthening the executive power of Supreme Guide Mojtaba Khamenei, who has been in office since March 8, 2026, stating that "any attempt to build a strong Iran will start from there."
- Ghalibaf claims Iran won the war against the US and Israel and must consolidate this victory
- He calls for expanding and strengthening Supreme Guide Mojtaba Khamenei's executive power
- Statements are reported by Fars agency, regarded by Western media as semi-official
- Ghalibaf serves as both Parliament president and Iran's negotiator with the United States
What we know
On August 1, 2026, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf declared that Iran had "won the war against the United States and Israel." As president of the Iranian Parliament and his country's negotiator with the United States, he added that Iran must "consolidate this victory." These remarks were reported by the Fars news agency, regarded as semi-official by Western media.
Ghalibaf stated that "the country must have hope in a bright future."
Ghalibaf also called for strengthening the executive power of Iran's Supreme Guide, Mojtaba Khamenei, who has been in office since March 8, 2026. According to him, "any attempt to build a strong Iran will start from there."
What remains uncertain
The precise context that Ghalibaf is referring to when he mentions a "war" is not detailed in available information. No independent source confirming the statements reported by Fars agency is currently available.
Who is Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf?
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf is president of the Iranian Parliament and his country's negotiator in discussions with the United States.
Who is Mojtaba Khamenei?
Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, born September 8, 1969 in Mashhad, Iran, is the Supreme Guide of Iran and has held the position since March 8, 2026.
Is the Fars agency an independent source?
The Fars agency presents itself as "Iran's first independent news agency," but Western media generally consider it a semi-official news agency of the Iranian government.
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