Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, Former military officer |
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| Nationality | Iranian |
| Date of Birth | 23/08/1961 |
| Age | 64 years |
| Birthplace | Torqabeh, Iran |
Latest News about Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf
11/04/2026
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf was identified as the head of Iran's negotiation team for upcoming talks with the United States to end hostilities. He is scheduled to travel to Islamabad, Pakistan, where a delegation led by US Vice President JD Vance will meet with Iranian officials to discuss a potential peace agreement.
24/03/2026
The White House reportedly viewed Ghalibaf, Iran's Parliament Speaker and a key IRGC insider, as a potential intermediary or 'hot option' for leading the country amidst ongoing tensions. Sources indicated that his high-ranking military status and role as the de facto defense minister made him a central figure in Tehran's power structure, with the US seeking to negotiate an end to the conflict through him.
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Bio/Wiki
| Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf is a prominent Iranian conservative politician and former high-ranking military officer. He served as the Mayor of Tehran for over a decade (2005–2017) and is currently the Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly (Parliament) since 2020. Known for his deep ties to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), he previously commanded the IRGC Aerospace Force and served as the Chief of Police Command. He is widely regarded as a key figure in Iran's political and security apparatus, often described as the country's de facto defense minister following the death of Ali Laridjani. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 10" (178 cm) | ||||||
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| Weight | 65 Kg (143 lbs) | ||||||
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| Eye Colour | Black | ||||||
| Hair Colour | Grey |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Shia Islam |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Date | 1982 |
| Wife/Spouse | Zahra Sadat Moshir |
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| Siblings | Hassan |
Career
| Political Alliance | Popular Front of Islamic Revolution Forces |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf was born in Torqabeh, near Mashhad, in the Razavi Khorasan province. | |
| 2. Ghalibaf is of humble origins; his father was a shopkeeper and the family was not rich. | |
| 3. At 19 in 1980, Ghalibaf was one of the commanders of the defense forces in the Iraq-Iran War. | |
| 4. In 2002, Ghalibaf was appointed chief of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Police Command. | |
| 5. He has launched various initiatives during his political career, such as the Police 110 project aimed at enhancing police accessibility to the public. |