[Major: Iran's Parliament Speaker Appointed as Special Representative for China Affairs] Following a proposal by the Iranian President and approval by the Supreme Leader, Iran's Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has been appointed as the Special Representative for China Affairs, tasked with coordinating relevant matters and cooperation among various Iranian government departments and China.
Previously, the late Ali Larijani held this position.
First, Ghalibaf fills a vacancy left by Larijani, who was reportedly eliminated in a targeted strike.
Second, the continued appointment of a senior-level Iranian official to this role underscores the high level of importance attached to China relations.
Third, appointing Ghalibaf at this moment highlights his more critical identity as the chief negotiator rather than merely the Speaker of Parliament.
This chief representative now links ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations directly to China.
Announced just as Trump departs and Putin arrives, this move may signal a potential breakthrough amid stalled talks and a prolonged deadlock.
The announcement signifies that if concrete issues need to be brought to the table, there is a dedicated counterpart. For Iran, that figure is "Old Ghalibaf," not the Foreign Minister.
China and Russia provide guarantees, offering both the U.S. and Iran an exit ramp.
Otherwise, with figures like Netanyahu as a looming threat, Iran would never feel secure without backing from major powers.
With China and Russia’s guarantees, even Trump can have a dignified way out.
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