“We shattered their hegemony” - Iranian Parliament Speaker claims defeat over US and Israel
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- Iran's Parliament Speaker claims the nation's resistance shattered the hegemony of the US and Israel.
- Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated this during a meeting with his Bangladeshi counterpart in Tehran.
- The remarks suggest a narrative of Iranian victory and defiance against perceived foreign adversaries.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf declared that the nation's "steadfast resistance" has successfully overcome and "shattered" the influence of the United States and Israel. He asserted that the Iranian people emerged victorious against these global powers through their resilience during a recent conflict.
Ghalibaf made these strong claims while meeting with Hafizuddin Ahmed, the Speaker of the Parliament of Bangladesh. Ahmed was visiting Tehran to attend memorial services for Iran's late President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, who died in a helicopter crash.
The speaker's rhetoric frames the recent events as a triumph for Iran, positioning its people as having successfully countered the perceived dominance of the US and Israel. This narrative emphasizes national pride and defiance in the face of international pressure and geopolitical rivalries.
We shattered their hegemony
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