Iranian Parliament President and former Mayor of Tehran, Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, is reportedly acting as a mediator with Americans. President of the Iranian Parliament, seen as a key player in unexpected and opaque diplomatic sequence. Talks between Washington and Tehran may involve indirect exchanges. Trump mentioned “very good and productive” discussions, leading to a pause in planned strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure. Oil prices fell over 13% amid heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
[Context: The article discusses the role of Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf in potential talks between the US and Iran.]
[Fact Check: Donald Trump did mention productive discussions with Iran but did not explicitly mention Ghalibaf as a mediator.]
