Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the world is currently at the cusp of a new global order.
The statement signals Tehran's perception of a fundamental shift in international power dynamics. As regional tensions persist, Ghalibaf's remarks suggest that Iran views existing global structures as failing or transitioning toward a different system of governance and influence.
Speaking during a parliamentary press briefing in Tehran, Ghalibaf said the current international climate is a period of significant transformation [1, 2]. He said that recent regional developments and shifting geopolitical dynamics indicate that the previous era of global stability or dominance is ending [1, 2].
Reports on the speaker's exact phrasing varied slightly between sources. Middle East Eye reported that Ghalibaf said, "The world stands at the cusp of a new world order" [1]. Meanwhile, Mehr News reported that he said, "We are witnessing the peak of a new global order" [2].
Ghalibaf did not provide a specific timeline for this transition but said the change is an inevitable result of current events [1, 2]. The briefing focused on how these shifts impact the international community, and the role of regional powers in shaping the emerging landscape.
The speaker's comments come amid a period of heightened diplomatic activity and conflict in the Middle East. By framing the current moment as a transition, the Iranian leadership positions itself as a key player in the subsequent global arrangement [1, 2].
“The world stands at the cusp of a new world order.”
Ghalibaf's rhetoric reflects a broader Iranian strategic narrative that the Western-led international order is declining. By claiming a new order is emerging, Tehran justifies its pursuit of alternative alliances and its challenge to traditional diplomatic norms, suggesting that the global balance of power is shifting toward a multipolar system where regional actors have more autonomy.
