INTERNATIONAL — April 6, 2026
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Warns Region Could ‘Burn’ Over Trump Threat
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned on X that the region could “burn” due to U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to strike Iranian power plants and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened by 8:00 p.m. ET Tuesday. The statements come amid escalating tensions and concerns over potential wider conflict.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Khaama Press — corroborated by Amu TV — 2 min read
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned late Sunday on X that the region could "burn" in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to attack Iranian infrastructure.
Ghalibaf accused Trump of dragging the United States into confrontation and following commands from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He posted the warning amid heightened tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump demanded that Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz by 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, threatening strikes on key infrastructure including power plants and bridges if the deadline passes without a deal.
The exchange occurs against a backdrop of rising U.S.-Iran tensions, including regional military activity and fears of wider escalation that could involve Israel. Backchannel diplomacy continues, while analysts express concerns over the risks of miscalculation.
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Reliability assessment
Single source provides direct, on-record attribution to named official Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf's X post (concrete and checkable) and reports Trump's statement with specifics (time, targets) via Reuters; distinguishes statements made from their veracity.
The source language mixes facts with framing or advocacy wording. Khaama Press: Phrases like 'sharply escalating rhetoric', 'inflammatory public messaging', and 'combustible atmosphere' mix neutral reporting with mild emotional framing and dramatic language to heighten the sense of crisis.
Independent web corroboration
A separate web search returned 8 matching reports. A selection:
Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf urged Donald Trump to “end this dangerous game” on Sunday, after the US president threatened to start targeting energy infrastructure and bridges unless the Strait of Hormuz is reopened.
Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has condemned Donald Trump’s threats to target energy and transport infrastructure, saying he was being misled by Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
"Your reckless moves are dragging the United States into a living HELL for every single family, and our whole region is going to burn because you insist on following Netanyahu's commands."
Iran’s parliament speaker responded with a warning that the US president’s “reckless moves” would mean “our whole region is going to burn”.
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Where reports agree
- Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf issued a public warning on X against Trump’s threats
- Trump issued a specific deadline threat to Iran reported via Reuters
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Khaama Press
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Amu TV
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International — Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Donald Trump, Strait of Hormuz, Iran-US tensions, Benjamin Netanyahu
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