Iranian Speaker Says U.S. Bases and Israeli Assets Are Legitimate Targets
Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf cited a U.S. naval blockade and a reported U.S. green light for Israeli escalation in Lebanon. The statement followed Israeli attacks on Beirut's southern suburbs.
upi.comU.S. bases and Israeli assets in the Middle East are legitimate targets. Qalibaf posted the statement on X on June 7, 2026. The same message appeared under the name Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.
He is described in separate reports as Iran's top negotiator. The comments followed Israeli attacks on the southern suburbs of Beirut. Al-Monitor reported that those districts are a stronghold of Hezbollah.
Hezbollah is Iran's ally in Lebanon. S. actions as reasons for the designation. S. green light on Sunday for Israel to escalate attacks in Lebanon.
U.S. and Israel. No additional Iranian government statements or operational details were included in the post.
A photo of Qalibaf speaking in parliament was taken on January 11, 2026.
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