Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warns that Tehran would deliver a “crushing” response if the United States resumes hostilities. The remarks come after reports in US media raise the possibility of new strikes. Ghalibaf frames the warning as a reaction to the prospect of renewed attacks.
Ghalibaf’s comments follow meetings in Tehran with Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir. Munir is described as a key mediator in efforts to move an April 8 ceasefire into a broader settlement. Iranian officials involved in the talks accuse the United States of making “excessive demands,” according to one account.
One report also says Tehran rebuilt parts of its armed forces during the six-week ceasefire period in the Middle East war. After the discussions, Pakistan’s army chief leaves Tehran, with mediation efforts continuing toward a settlement. The sources collectively present the warning as tied to negotiations around the ceasefire and to uncertainty over potential US action.
