Iran wants to end war rather than normalize relations with US — parliament speaker Iran’s parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has attributed the latest escalation to the United States and Israel. This statement indicates a focus on ending conflict rather than pursuing normalization of relations with the US. Ghalibaf’s remarks place responsibility for the heightened tensions on these two nations.

• Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf blames the US and Israel for the latest escalation.
• Iran’s priority is to end the war.
• Normalization of relations with the US is not the primary goal.