Iran's Parliament Speaker Says Ready for Both Diplomacy and Military Confrontation

Gate News message, April 19 — Iran’s Islamic Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said on April 19 that Tehran is pursuing diplomatic efforts while simultaneously preparing for military confrontation. According to Tasnim News Agency, Qalibaf emphasized that Iran does not trust its adversaries and is prepared to respond to any war.

The speaker stressed that Iran maintains a dual approach: actively engaging in diplomatic activities on one front while maintaining military readiness on the other.