• العربية
  • فارسی
Brand
  • Iran Insight
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Analysis
  • Special Report
  • Opinion
  • Podcast
  • Live TV
  • Iran Insight
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Analysis
  • Special Report
  • Opinion
  • Podcast
  • Live TV
  • Theme
  • Language
    • العربية
    • فارسی
  • Iran Insight
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Analysis
  • Special Report
  • Opinion
  • Podcast
  • Live TV
All rights reserved for Volant Media UK Limited
volant media logo

Iran speaker warns Trump, says US forces across region are legitimate targets

Jan 12, 2026, 12:19 GMT+0

Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned US President Donald Trump on Monday against what he described as threats toward Iran, saying any attack would be met with a strong response.

“We have heard that you have threatened Iran,” Ghalibaf said, according to state media. “The defenders of Iran will teach you an unforgettable lesson.”

He added that US assets in the region would be destroyed if Washington acted against Tehran.

“All American centers and forces throughout the region will be our legitimate targets in response to any potential adventurism. Come and see how all your capabilities in the region will be wiped out,” he said.

Addressing Trump directly, Ghalibaf said: “Do not believe the lies that are being told to you.”

Most Viewed

Washington’s economic war on Iran starts in Dubai, not Beijing
1
ANALYSIS

Washington’s economic war on Iran starts in Dubai, not Beijing

2
ANALYSIS

What the US-Venezuela oil model could mean for Iran’s energy future

3

Iran sanctions reach education: Duolingo blocked, TOEFL and GRE in doubt

4

Poverty pushes Iranian children into hazardous border work

5

Iran court sentences 10 protesters to death in Isfahan

Banner
Banner
Banner

Spotlight

  • What the US-Venezuela oil model could mean for Iran’s energy future
    ANALYSIS

    What the US-Venezuela oil model could mean for Iran’s energy future

  • Washington’s economic war on Iran starts in Dubai, not Beijing
    ANALYSIS

    Washington’s economic war on Iran starts in Dubai, not Beijing

  • Iran’s political prisoners are being executed. Why is supporting them controversial?
    PODCAST

    Iran’s political prisoners are being executed. Why is supporting them controversial?

  • Iran’s missing fuel: Can border smuggling explain it all?
    ANALYSIS

    Iran’s missing fuel: Can border smuggling explain it all?

  • Iran bets on China to blunt Trump’s economic offensive
    INSIGHT

    Iran bets on China to blunt Trump’s economic offensive

  • Iran or the dollar? US makes an example of Banque Misr
    ANALYSIS

    Iran or the dollar? US makes an example of Banque Misr

  • War or deal? Rezaei begins to define Iran’s price
    ANALYSIS

    War or deal? Rezaei begins to define Iran’s price