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Iran’s chief negotiator says Tehran rebuilt its armed forces during the ceasefire
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A group of girls stand beside a 'Khaybar-buster' missile during a mass wedding ceremony for couples participating in the 'Janfada' ('Sacrifice for Iran') pro-government campaign in Tehran, Iran, May 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says Tehran had rebuilt its armed forces during the ceasefire.
“Our armed forces have rebuilt themselves during the ceasefire period,” he posts on social media.
Ghalibaf makes the warning after meeting in Tehran with Pakistan’s army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, a leading figure in international efforts to negotiate a diplomatic settlement.
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