On the record · Updated October 18, 2026
secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council
7 things Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr said, verbatim, from July 13, 2026 to August 11, 2026, each linked to where it ran. Grouped by the story each one belongs to.
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“The Supreme National Security Council will never give up, whether in war or in negotiations,”
on Iran's security council refusing to yield in strait negotiations with Trump
Breitbart News Trump Rejects Iran’s Six-Point Ultimatum, Says He Is ‘Now Demanding Compensation’ in ‘All Future Negotiations’ ›
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“The Supreme National Security Council will never back down, whether in war or in negotiations,”
on Iran's response after Trump demanded compensation over Tehran's war reparations claim
Fox News Trump demands Iran compensate Americans and protesters after Tehran seeks war reparations ›
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“the Strait of Hormuz will not open until America corrects its behavior”
on Iran's condition for reopening the Strait of Hormuz
World Socialist Web Site As Iran crisis deepens, Democrats condemn Trump for having “lost this war” ›
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“The Supreme National Security Council will not retreat from these demands, whether in war or in negotiations,”
on Iran's hardline demands, including war compensation, for reopening the Strait of Hormuz
Antiwar.com Trump Says US Is Only ‘Semi-Negotiating’ With Iran ›
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“Until America corrects its behavior, the Strait of Hormuz will not be reopened,”
on conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz to US shipping
Breitbart News Iran Security Chief: Hormuz Closed ‘Until America Corrects Its Behavior’ — Vance Says U.S. Still ‘Middle of the Game’ ›
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“These are the demands of the Iranian people, which they have loudly proclaimed during 160 days of steadfast presence in the field and in the streets,”
Breitbart News Iran Security Chief: Hormuz Closed ‘Until America Corrects Its Behavior’ — Vance Says U.S. Still ‘Middle of the Game’ ›
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“As we have previously stated, any attack on our infrastructure will be met with retaliation, and the Zionist regime, which bears responsibility for these crimes, will not be exempt from the response of our fighters,”
on Iran's threat to retaliate over any attack on its infrastructure
The Daily Wire - Breaking News, Videos & Podcasts Iran Just Provoked Another U.S. Response ›
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