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Iranian Parliament Speaker Threatens Retaliation Against US for Potential Deal Breaches

Jun 18, 2026 06:46 PM CT Tehran, Iran iran,united states,diplomacy,threats,escalation

Summary

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf issued a warning that Iran will respond forcefully if the United States breaches any existing peace agreements or acts in bad faith. This statement reinforces Iran's hardline diplomatic posture and signals potential escalation risks in US-Iran relations, which are a critical component of the broader regional conflict theater.

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Iranian official says US will 'receive an even harder slap' if deal is breached Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned that if there are breaches of the peace deal with the US, Iran will not hesitate to respond. "In the event of bad faith, breach of contract, and excessive dem...

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Iran NEUTRAL

Warned that the US will 'receive an even harder slap' if there are breaches of the peace deal or acts of bad faith.

United States NEUTRAL

Referenced as the potential target of Iranian retaliation if agreements are breached.

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