Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf

Published On 01 Apr, 2026

Personal Profile

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf is an Iranian politician, former military officer, and current Speaker of the Iranian Parliament (Majlis). He is known for his strong background in Iran’s security forces and for holding major leadership roles in both military and civilian institutions.

Early Life & Education

Born: 23 August 1961
Birthplace: Torqabeh, near Mashhad, Iran
Nationality: Iranian

Ghalibaf studied geography and political geography, earning a PhD from Tarbiat Modares University.

Military Career

Ghalibaf joined the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) during the early years of the Islamic Republic.

Key Military Roles:

Commander in the Iran–Iraq War
Commander of the IRGC Air Force
Chief of Iran’s Law Enforcement Forces (Police)

He gained a reputation as a disciplined and strategic leader within Iran’s military structure.

Political Career

Mayor of Tehran (2005–2017)

Ghalibaf served as the Mayor of Tehran for over a decade, focusing on:

Urban development
Infrastructure projects
Modernization of the capital

Speaker of Parliament (2020–Present)

He became the Speaker of the Majlis in 2020 and continues to play a central role in Iran’s legislative and political affairs.

Presidential Campaigns

Ghalibaf has been a candidate in multiple Iranian presidential elections (2005, 2013, 2017). Although he did not win, he remains a prominent conservative political figure in Iran.

Personal Life

Spouse: Zahra Saadat Mashhadi
Children: Yes
Religion: Shia Islam

He is known for combining a military background with administrative leadership in politics.