WANA (Jan 11) – Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf issued a direct warning Monday to U.S. President Donald Trump, calling him “delusional” and cautioning him against miscalculations. He said that if the United States attacks Iran, Tehran will treat both Israel and all U.S. military bases and ships in the region as legitimate targets.

 

Ghalibaf said that following what he described as Trump’s “explicit admissions” of military aggression against Iran, Tehran does not see itself confined to responding only after an attack. “Within the framework of legitimate defense, we will act based on concrete indicators of threat,” he said, warning Trump and Washington’s regional allies that miscalculation would bring consequences and that “regret will be of no benefit.”

 

Four-Front War Against Israel and the U.S.

In a speech during the open session of parliament, Ghalibaf said Iran is engaged in a four-front war with Israel and the United States: economic, cognitive, military and terrorist. He stressed that the country must accurately recognize enemy conspiracies and warned that these fronts are active simultaneously.

 

Military Conflict and the 12-Day War

Ghalibaf recalled that military conflict began on June 12, 2025, with an Israeli attack on Iran and U.S. military aggression. He said the enemy was defeated in a 12-day military confrontation and sought a ceasefire, crediting the victory to divine support and the Iranian people.

 

He praised Iranian citizens as the “hard core of 90 million” who stood firmly against aggression and said their historical awareness and courage humiliated the enemy.

 

Terrorist War and Domestic Unrest

He said the enemy, unable to succeed militarily, shifted to a terrorist war inside Iran, exploiting legitimate protests to carry out ISIS-style attacks. He accused militants of targeting civilians and public property, including ambulances, fire trucks, banks, and shops, and said these actions were designed to create casualties and justify future foreign intervention.

 

He vowed harsh retaliation against terrorists, saying those arrested would be punished and armed militants would face “severe and forceful” action.

 

Economic Stability as a Priority

Ghalibaf emphasised that the government and parliament must prioritise economic stability, calling it the first duty of the state. He urged cooperation among government bodies, parliament, and business leaders to stabilise the economy and protect people’s livelihoods.

 

He outlined short-term measures such as controlling the exchange rate within a narrow managed band and protecting purchasing power through subsidies and food rationing for essential goods.

 

He said price increases in 2026 should only match wage rises and that the government must cover any additional costs.

 

Security and Nationwide Unity

Ghalibaf stressed that economic stability depends on security, noting that the terrorist war has damaged businesses and livelihoods. He praised security forces—police, Basij and Revolutionary Guards—for standing firm and said the wave of violence is decreasing.

 

He called on all Iranians, regardless of political views, to join a nationwide rally to defend Iran and Islam and offered condolences to the families of those killed by terrorists.

Iranian protesters gather in a street during the protests erupt over the collapse of the currency’s value in Tehran, Iran, January 8, 2026. Stringer/WANA (West Asia News Agency)