Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the United States must act to prevent war, saying “the ball is in America’s court.” Iran reached its highest defensive readiness, while Iranian outlets reported Tehran had added U.S. support bases in Europe to its target bank under a policy described as a “response without geographical limits.”
WHO:
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf
WHAT:
Ghalibaf said the United States must act to prevent war.
WHEN:
Reported Nov 3, 2026 at 5:19 AM ET
WHERE:
Iran
WHY:
Ghalibaf's warning came amid heightened tensions following a reported U.S. strike on Qeshm.
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