Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has emerged as a central
figure in President Trump's push for peace talks with Tehran, despite the
regime's previous rejections. Sources say U.S. officials, including Steve
Witkoff and Jared Kushner, have communicated with Ghalibaf, though some deny
these claims. A former IRGC commander, Tehran mayor, and multiple-time
presidential candidate, Ghalibaf is close to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and
is viewed as a hardliner. Ghalibaf's role in the peace process comes as Iran's
leadership navigates heightened internal and external pressures.
