Iran’s Parliament Speaker Calls Israel the “Number One Enemy” of the Islamic World
Iran’s Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has, for the first time, publicly described Israel as “the number one enemy of all Islamic countries,” marking one of Tehran’s strongest official statements since the recent escalation of tensions across the Middle East. The remarks were reported by Iran’s state news agency, IRNA, and echoed by other Iranian state-affiliated media.
Speaking during a high-level meeting in Tehran, Ghalibaf emphasized that Muslim nations must strengthen unity and cooperation to confront what he characterized as a common threat. He argued that closer coordination among Islamic countries would enhance regional stability and help address ongoing political and security challenges facing the Muslim world.
The statement comes amid heightened regional tensions involving Iran, Israel, and the United States, with diplomatic efforts and military developments continuing to shape the security landscape across the Middle East.
Ghalibaf’s remarks are likely to reinforce Tehran’s long-standing opposition to Israel and may further intensify regional political rhetoric.