Middle East
08:38 PM | 20 May 2026
Ghalibaf: Iran is ready for any new round of war
Fady Mahouly
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf confirmed that Iranian forces took advantage of the ceasefire period to enhance their readiness and prepare for any possible resumption of war.
Qalibaf stressed that economic pressure and the blockade will not push Iran to surrender, considering that the American and Israeli moves indicate their efforts to launch a “new round” of war, stressing his country’s readiness to confront any possible escalation.