Iranian media report that Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran’s parliament speaker, has been appointed to oversee the country’s relations with China. Tasnim news agency, citing “informed sources,” says Ghalibaf has been named a special representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran for China affairs. The reports add that the appointment is made at the proposal of President Masoud Pezeshkian and received approval from Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei. Multiple outlets referenced the same account from Tasnim. The reports also link Ghalibaf to recent diplomatic activity involving the United States, describing him as having emerged as a chief negotiator in talks with Washington, before the China-focused appointment. The specific scope of responsibilities is described in general terms, including coordinating across various sectors related to Iran’s engagement with China. Both sources present the information as originating from media reporting on official sources and do not provide additional details on timelines or policy changes connected to the new role.