Mohammad Ghalibaf, the speaker of Iran’s parliament and a former negotiator in discussions with the US in Pakistan, cautioned Iranians about a challenging path ahead in a series of audio messages shared by state media.
Ghalibaf stated that the US aims “to break the nation’s unity to compel us into submission.” “Certainly, I would like to add that we do not overlook the potential for military assaults, particularly terrorist actions.”
Ghalibaf’s comments arrive as President Donald Trump has warned of further bombing of Iran if a conclusive agreement is not achieved. On Wednesday, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei seemed to imply in a social media post that the US is engaged in negotiations insincerely.
Much of Ghalibaf’s audio message centered on financial restraint, stating that the US aims to weaken Iran through “economic pressure,” and urging Iranians to embrace frugality, describing thriftiness as a “missile that individuals can launch at the enemy’s core.”
Ghalibaf urged everyone to adopt saving and frugality in their own lives and to actively motivate others to follow suit, inviting all “intellectuals and specialists” to present ideas directly to the government to address issues caused by the war.
The parliamentarian also remarked that “the citizens of America are encountering a significant issue due to increasing living expenses,” positively comparing Iranians with their American peers.
“Experts focused on Iran acknowledge that regardless of the economic challenges the Iranian people encounter, due to their independence, the honor of their country, and their faith, they will withstand these difficulties,” Ghalibaf stated.
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