️🇮🇷🇺🇸🇮🇱 - The Speaker of Iran's Parliament, Mohammad Bajar Khalibaf, told Al Jazeera that Washington's slogan "America First" is a front for prioritizing Israel, and warned that following Israeli plans will lead the US to miscalculate that a short war can be won.
Halibaf emphasized Iran's willingness and stated: "Those who negotiate best are those who are better prepared for war." He claimed that American aircraft carriers retreated beyond operational range because they experienced the consequences of Iran's deterrence, while asking what Washington's business is to control the Strait of Hormuz from a distance of 12,000 kilometers.
He also affirmed Tehran's religious commitment to aid Islamic countries attacked by Israel, specifically noting its ties to Lebanese Shiites and Muslims. Regarding regional alliances, Galivaf described Russia as a friendly strategic partner and China as a strategic partner, pointing to China's successful mediation between Iran and Saudi Arabia as a model for regional stability.