Ghalibaf stated that the US blockade is intended to create discord among Iranians, dividing them into hardliners and moderates, which he claims is a tactic employed by President Trump to weaken Iran from within. He called for national unity as the only solution to counteract this perceived threat. The blockade has been a response to Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil shipping route, and Ghalibaf's remarks come as Trump considers extending the blockade for several months, highlighting the ongoing geopolitical tensions.
POLITICSPublished 30 Apr 2026 • Published 8h ago
Ghalibaf Calls for Unity Against US Blockade in Iran
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On April 30, 2026, Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf accused the United States of using its naval blockade to incite internal division within Iran. He emphasized that this strategy aims to force Iran into submission amid ongoing tensions following a two-month conflict with the US and Israel.
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