06/15/2026
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf asserted that the recent escalation in Beirut exposes what he called the hypocrisy of American diplomatic mediation. According to Ghalibaf, the developments in Lebanon challenge the credibility of U.S. efforts to present itself as a neutral broker while conflict continues in the region. His comments add to growing rhetoric from Iranian officials criticizing Washington’s involvement in Middle Eastern affairs.