Iran's Parliament Speaker Warns US and Israeli Leaders of Retaliation

Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf condemned the leaders of the United States and Israel as "filthy criminals" in a televised address on March 1, 2026. He warned of "devastating blows" in response to their ongoing attacks on Iran, stating that they had crossed a red line and must pay the price. Qalibaf is the highest-ranking Iranian official to speak publicly since the attacks began on February 28, 2026.