Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf

"Iran had taken 'a long step towards final victory'."

"Iran will abandon all restraint if the islands come under attack and said U.S. President Donald Trump will be responsible for the blood of American soldiers."

"But Qalibaf quickly denied talks were taking place in a post on X."

"I would like the West to change its attitude to Iran and trust Iran, and rest assured that there’s an attitude in Iran to advance issues through dialogue."

"Iranian forces were 'waiting for the arrival of American troops on the ground to set them on fire and punish their regional partners forever.'"

"A ceasefire in Lebanon... and the release of blocked Iranian assets must be fulfilled before negotiations begin."

"If you fight, we will fight."

"It is impossible for others to pass through the Strait of Hormuz while we cannot."

"We know full well that the continuation of the status quo is intolerable for America; while we have not even begun yet."