Mohammad Bagheri Ghalibaf

Mohammad Bagheri Ghalibaf is an Iranian politician and the Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly (the Iranian Parliament), known for his influential role in shaping Iran's legislative policies. He has previously served as the mayor of Tehran and has been a significant figure in the Iranian political landscape, often advocating for conservative policies. Ghalibaf has a background in military and security services, having served as a commander in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Recently, he was in the news for stating that the U.S. proposal for a new nuclear agreement does not include the lifting of sanctions, indicating a deadlock in negotiations over Iran's nuclear program.