Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalifbaf says US should withdraw from 'Israel first' mistake and must comply with agreement, also says resistance and Iran are one soul both in war and ceasefire

Newsquawk StaffPublished 15 Apr 2026, 21:08 UTC

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Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalifbaf says US should withdraw from 'Israel first' mistake and must comply with agreement, also says resistance and Iran are one soul both in war and ceasefire

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The remarks from Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf highlight the ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran, calling for U.S. compliance with existing agreements while criticizing its support for Israel. This statement underscores the potential for escalation in geopolitical risk, particularly in the energy sector, impacting commodities like WTI and the FX landscape, especially the USD. Traders should remain vigilant to shifts in market sentiment as these geopolitical developments unfold.

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