Iran’s Ghalibaf: No Safety Without Guaranteed Iranian Security

Iran’s parliament speaker and senior negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said there will be “no safety” unless Iran’s security is ensured. In comments posted on social media, he argued that if Iran cannot guarantee security in the region, no one else can reliably keep oil trade functioning. He framed the situation as an “all or none” equation, warning that the security of key waterways depends on the absence of American forces. The remarks underline Iran’s stance that broader maritime stability is tied to its deterrence and protection