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Iran chief negotiator Ghalibaf says preparing 'forceful response' to potential attacks

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20-05-2026 | 10:15

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Iran chief negotiator Ghalibaf says preparing 'forceful response' to potential attacks

Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Wednesday that forces were preparing a "forceful response" to potential renewed attacks by the United States and Israel.

"We must strengthen our preparations for an effective and forceful response to any potential attacks," said Ghalibaf in an audio message on his website, adding that "Iran will never give in to intimidation, under any circumstances."

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