Baqer Qalibaf

Baqer Qalibaf is an Iranian politician and former military officer, currently serving as the Speaker of the Parliament of Iran. He has held various significant positions throughout his career, including serving as the Mayor of Tehran and as a commander in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Known for his conservative stance, Qalibaf has been an influential figure in Iranian politics, particularly in advocating for national security and economic issues. Recently, he was in the news for warning that Iran would respond decisively to any U.S. military action against the country.