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Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Saturday that Tehran received 'numerous messages' from neighboring countries seeking new regional security arrangements, though he did not name any nations. The remarks come as Washington prepares to announce what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called the 'toughest sanctions in history' against Iran.

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Ghalibaf cites outreach from neighbors

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Saturday that Tehran received "numerous messages" from neighboring countries seeking new regional security arrangements and greater economic cooperation.

Speaking on X, Ghalibaf criticized the United States, writing, "The United States put the security of every single one of its allies at such risk through bullying and pure disregard for their interests for the sake of Israel that they briefly saw their entire existence on the line."

He added, "A homegrown, independent order is what will actually deliver peace and security."

According to i24NEWS, Ghalibaf did not identify the countries said to have approached Iran, provide details of the proposed arrangements, or offer evidence of the outreach.

Regional and economic context

The remarks echoed language Ghalibaf used during a visit to Iraq this week, where he said Tehran sought to accelerate the formation of a "new regional order" without foreign involvement. The visit came as Baghdad faces US pressure to disarm Iran-backed armed factions and seeks Tehran's permission for Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

Ghalibaf's claim also comes as Washington prepares to announce what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called the "toughest sanctions in history" against Iran. Ghalibaf, who leads Tehran's mediated negotiations with the US, acknowledged the mounting economic pressure this week, warning that Iran "won't endure" if its people are hungry and the economy remains strangled.

How this outlet told it

i24NEWS as of Aug 22, 2026, 1:02 PM UTC

Framing: Highlights Iran's claim that neighboring states are seeking a new security order due to US actions. — Neutral reporting of Iranian statements.

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Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Saturday that Tehran received 'numerous messages' from neighboring countries seeking new regional security arrangements and greater economic cooperation.
Ghalibaf wrote on X that the United States put the security of its allies at risk 'for the sake of Israel.'
Ghalibaf said, 'A homegrown, independent order is what will actually deliver peace and security.'

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ClaimIranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Saturday that Tehran received 'numerous messages' from neighboring countries seeking new regional security arrangements and greater economic cooperation.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via i24NEWS as of Aug 22, 2026, 1:02 PM UTC
ClaimGhalibaf wrote on X that the United States put the security of its allies at risk 'for the sake of Israel.'	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via i24NEWS as of Aug 22, 2026, 1:02 PM UTC
ClaimGhalibaf said, 'A homegrown, independent order is what will actually deliver peace and security.'	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via i24NEWS as of Aug 22, 2026, 1:02 PM UTC, ANI (Asian News International) as of Aug 23, 2026, 6:17 PM UTC

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1 outlet · 1 article consulted: i24NEWS 3 claims extracted Version 13 Written 2026-08-24