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US-Israeli pressure campaign against Iran has collapsed: Ghalibaf
Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf accused the US and "Israel" of pursuing a failed destabilization campaign against Iran, while reaffirming Tehran’s deterrence posture and stressing deeper strategic coordination with Iraq to counter external pressure.
18.01.202
By Al Mayadeen English
Source: Agencies
Source:https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/us-israeli-pressure-campaign-against-iran-has-collapsed--gha
The Speaker of Iran’s Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, on Sunday strongly condemned ongoing attempts by the Israeli regime to keep the nations of the Middle East weak and dependent, while seeking to entrench itself as a dominant military power in the region with the backing of the United States and several European states.
Receiving Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein in Tehran, Ghalibaf reiterated Iran’s firm rejection of external aggression, saying that adversaries believed recent hostile actions against the country would neutralize Iran’s aerospace capabilities. He stressed that these calculations had failed entirely, noting that Iran’s missile arsenal has instead emerged as a central pillar of national strength and deterrence.
Ghalibaf said that “Israel” had instigated another wave of terrorist attacks inside Iranian cities roughly ten days earlier, accusing Washington of openly backing rioters and pledging assistance to armed extremist networks as part of a broader strategy aimed at destabilizing Iran from within and paving the way for foreign military intervention. He said US- and Israeli-linked armed groups, along with elements that infiltrated from abroad, carried out coordinated terrorist operations targeting multiple locations across the country, but failed to achieve their objectives within 48 hours.
The Iranian parliamentary speaker also pointed to what officials describe as a US-led sedition campaign, noting that attempts to exploit economic pressures and legitimate public grievances had been hijacked by organized armed networks seeking to provoke violence and undermine state authority. Iranian authorities say security forces have since carried out extensive counter-terrorism operations, leading to thousands of arrests, the seizure of weapons and explosives, and the dismantling of foreign-linked cells operating inside the country.
Turning to regional affairs, Ghalibaf welcomed the recent elections in Iraq, describing them as a “pivotal milestone” for the Iraqi state and people. He expressed hope that efforts to form a new government would proceed smoothly within the scheduled timeframe.
He also stressed the importance of deepening cooperation between Tehran and Baghdad, saying that stronger ties between the governments and peoples of Iran and Iraq would contribute positively to unity among Islamic and Arab nations and help shield the region from externally driven instability.
Tehran-Baghdad Strategic Alignment
On a related note, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is prepared to deepen relations with Iraq across all sectors and work toward a comprehensive bilateral cooperation agreement, including a joint security coordination framework. Speaking alongside Hussein earlier the same day, Araghchi welcomed the complete withdrawal of US forces from Iraq’s Ain al-Assad Air Base, describing the move as a clear indicator of Iraq’s growing sovereignty and independence in security decision-making.
Iranian officials say the handover of Ain al-Assad, one of the most prominent US military installations in Iraq, reinforces the argument that regional security can be managed by regional states without foreign military presence, and aligns with ongoing Iran-Iraq efforts to institutionalize security cooperation.
In response, Hussein said Baghdad would work to clarify the facts surrounding the recent terrorist campaign against Iran to the international community. He emphasized that the security of Iraq and Iran is fundamentally interconnected, forming a cornerstone of regional stability, and said the analyses obtained by the Iraqi delegation during the visit are vital to informing global public opinion.
Iran Red Lines Reaffirmed
The statements come amid heightened regional tensions, as Iranian officials accuse Washington and “Israel” of waging a multifaceted pressure campaign against the country combining economic warfare, internal destabilization, and military threats. Tehran has repeatedly warned that any escalation targeting Iran’s leadership or internal stability would trigger a decisive response.
Earlier this week, diplomatic sources said Washington had stepped back from plans to launch military strikes against Iran after reassessing the potential costs and consequences. The review reportedly included updated security and intelligence evaluations indicating that attempts to destabilize Iran from within had failed and that domestic conditions had shifted in favor of the state.
Regional diplomacy has also intensified, with Gulf states including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman reportedly engaging Washington to avert further escalation, warning that any attack on Iran could trigger uncontrollable consequences across the region.
Earlier today, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned that any attack on Iran’s spiritual leader, Sayyed Ali Khamenei, would constitute an act of all-out war against the Iranian nation, a red line Iran says is firmly embedded in its deterrence doctrine.
Iranian officials continue to link the country’s economic hardships to years of US sanctions, describing them as a form of economic warfare aimed at discrediting the Islamic Republic, a strategy they say has failed to undermine Iran’s political system or popular resolve.
Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf accused the US and "Israel" of pursuing a failed destabilization campaign against Iran, while reaffirming Tehran’s deterrence posture and stressing deeper strategic coordination with Iraq to counter external pressure.
18.01.202
By Al Mayadeen English
Source: Agencies
Source:https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/us-
The Speaker of Iran’s Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, on Sunday strongly condemned ongoing attempts by the Israeli regime to keep the nations of the Middle East weak and dependent, while seeking to entrench itself as a dominant military power in the region with the backing of the United States and several European states.
Receiving Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein in Tehran, Ghalibaf reiterated Iran’s firm rejection of external aggression, saying that adversaries believed recent hostile actions against the country would neutralize Iran’s aerospace capabilities. He stressed that these calculations had failed entirely, noting that Iran’s missile arsenal has instead emerged as a central pillar of national strength and deterrence.
Ghalibaf said that “Israel” had instigated another wave of terrorist attacks inside Iranian cities roughly ten days earlier, accusing Washington of openly backing rioters and pledging assistance to armed extremist networks as part of a broader strategy aimed at destabilizing Iran from within and paving the way for foreign military intervention. He said US-
The Iranian parliamentary speaker also pointed to what officials describe as a US-
Turning to regional affairs, Ghalibaf welcomed the recent elections in Iraq, describing them as a “pivotal milestone” for the Iraqi state and people. He expressed hope that efforts to form a new government would proceed smoothly within the scheduled timeframe.
He also stressed the importance of deepening cooperation between Tehran and Baghdad, saying that stronger ties between the governments and peoples of Iran and Iraq would contribute positively to unity among Islamic and Arab nations and help shield the region from externally driven instability.
Tehran-
On a related note, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is prepared to deepen relations with Iraq across all sectors and work toward a comprehensive bilateral cooperation agreement, including a joint security coordination framework. Speaking alongside Hussein earlier the same day, Araghchi welcomed the complete withdrawal of US forces from Iraq’s Ain al-
Iranian officials say the handover of Ain al-
In response, Hussein said Baghdad would work to clarify the facts surrounding the recent terrorist campaign against Iran to the international community. He emphasized that the security of Iraq and Iran is fundamentally interconnected, forming a cornerstone of regional stability, and said the analyses obtained by the Iraqi delegation during the visit are vital to informing global public opinion.
Iran Red Lines Reaffirmed
The statements come amid heightened regional tensions, as Iranian officials accuse Washington and “Israel” of waging a multifaceted pressure campaign against the country combining economic warfare, internal destabilization, and military threats. Tehran has repeatedly warned that any escalation targeting Iran’s leadership or internal stability would trigger a decisive response.
Earlier this week, diplomatic sources said Washington had stepped back from plans to launch military strikes against Iran after reassessing the potential costs and consequences. The review reportedly included updated security and intelligence evaluations indicating that attempts to destabilize Iran from within had failed and that domestic conditions had shifted in favor of the state.
Regional diplomacy has also intensified, with Gulf states including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman reportedly engaging Washington to avert further escalation, warning that any attack on Iran could trigger uncontrollable consequences across the region.
Earlier today, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned that any attack on Iran’s spiritual leader, Sayyed Ali Khamenei, would constitute an act of all-
Iranian officials continue to link the country’s economic hardships to years of US sanctions, describing them as a form of economic warfare aimed at discrediting the Islamic Republic, a strategy they say has failed to undermine Iran’s political system or popular resolve.