The war that has been raging in the Middle East since February 28 has shocked the world with new revelations and claims every day. Amidst the increasing conflict between America, Israel and Iran, the situation has become so sensitive that every statement is directly shaking global politics. In this series, on March 23, US President Donald Trump suddenly made a big statement claiming ceasefire. He said that he has already talked to Iran and a major agreement can be reached within five days.
But the real sensation spread when Trump revealed that he had talked to a ‘top person’ of Iran, without disclosing his name. After this a storm of questions arose. After all, who is the person who is talking to America behind the scenes? Meanwhile, a name quickly emerged in the reports. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. Although there is no official confirmation of this, as soon as Ghalibaf’s name comes up, the political mystery is deepening whether he is the ‘insider’ of Iran with whom Trump is claiming to be talking, or is it just a diplomatic fog.
Is Ghalibaf Trump’s ‘Top Person’?
According to reports, some sources in the US administration have indicated that Washington is looking at Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf as a potential partner and future leader. However, the White House has not approved any single name. At present it is not clear whether the “top person” Trump is talking about is Ghalibaf or someone else.
Who is Mohammad Bakar Ghalibaf?
Mohammad Bakar Ghalibaf is a big name in the political and military structure of Iran. He has been a former officer of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Has been the speaker of the Parliament of Iran (Majlis) since 2020 and was re-elected in 2024. Born in 1961, Ghalibaf joined the IRGC in 1980 and rose to prominence during the Iran-Iraq war.
He has held many important positions in his career.
- Commander of the Aerospace Division of the IRGC
- tehran police chief
- Mayor of Tehran from 2005 to 2017
Should Ghalibaf be in the running to become President?
Ghalibaf contested the presidential election several times—in 2005, 2013, 2017 and 2024—but lost every time. Interestingly, in the 2005 elections, he presented himself as a modern and professional leader, even wearing a pilot uniform in the campaign. Ghalibaf also has the image of a tough and controversial leader. He is said to have played a role in taking strict action during the 1999 student movement. Controversies like ‘Yas Holding’ scam and ‘LayetteGate’ have also been associated with his name.
Is Ghalibaf talking to America?
Some reports claimed that Ghalibaf is leading the talks on behalf of Iran. However, he rejected these reports outright. He said that ‘there has been no negotiation with America, and this fake news is being spread only to influence the financial and oil markets.’
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