Direct talks between the United States and Iran regarding a ceasefire have concluded in Islamabad without a breakthrough, leading Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf to state that Tehran has no trust in Washington, with key issues like the Strait of Hormuz and frozen Iranian assets remaining contentious.
US President Donald Trump has postponed his ultimatum to bomb Iran's electricity grid and announced a tactical pause on strikes, claiming to have begun talks with Tehran and that 'regime change' is underway. However, Iran has denied engaging in talks with the US and warned against targeting its vital infrastructure.
US President Donald Trump has confirmed 'very good' talks to end combat with Iran, leading to a delay in US strikes and a rise in markets, though Iran denies these discussions, outlines 'red lines' for peace, and continues its strikes, even firing rockets at Israel and mocking Trump.
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed productive talks with Iran and postponed military strikes against Iranian power plants, giving Tehran more time, though Iranian agencies have denied any direct or indirect communication and celebrated the delay as a retreat.
An explainer details the rise and influence of Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, a powerful IRGC insider and parliament speaker, who has emerged as a central figure in Tehran's power structure despite a history of failed presidential bids.
Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, spokesperson for the Iranian parliament, mocked US claims of destroyed Iranian capacities, stating that the US claimed 320% of launchers were destroyed and now aims for 500%.