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Qalibaf Emerges as Iran's Leader Amid Attacks

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Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, Irans parliament speaker, emerges as a pivotal figure amidst Israeli and U.S. strikes targeting top officials. A former Revolutionary Guards commander, Qalibafs strong words of defiance and close ties to the Khamenei family position him as a key link between political, security, and clerical groups. Born in 1961, he rose through the ranks during the Iran-Iraq war and has since served as police chief, Tehran mayor, and parliament speaker, crushing protests and pushing modern reforms. Despite failed presidential bids, Qalibaf is now a top voice in a shaken regime.

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Qalibaf Emerges as Iran's Leader Amid Attacks

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Global News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Qalibaf Emerges as Iran's Leader Amid Attacks. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

It's March 19. Let's get into the latest global headlines. Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad Bakr, Kali Baf, is emerging as a central figure in the country's leadership. With Israeli and U.S. strikes targeting top officials, fewer key players remain, thrusting the former revolutionary guards commander into a vital spot. Linking political, security, and clerical groups. Nearly three weeks ago, the attacks began with the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Kaminay. Now his son, Mochabah, has taken over that role, and Tehran is locked in a grueling stand-off to endure the onslaught. Kali Baf has led the charge with strong words of defiance against Israel and the United States. As a close ally of the Kaminay family, he has promised severe retaliation for crossing Iran's boundaries. His background blends hard-line loyalty and practical skills. Born in 1961 near Meshad, he rose fast in the revolutionary guards during the Iran-Eraq war, becoming a general, pilot, and air force, head by his 20s.

From police chief to Tehran mayor for 12 years, then parliament speakers since 2020, Kali Baf has crushed protests while pushing modern. Touches like better police uniforms. Despite failed presidential bids, he's now a top voice in a shaken regime. Dean in a sponsored by our partner, check out the episode description. Your bedtime ritual just got better. Built in sound, built in comfort, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com

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