Qalibaf responds to Rubio: You will meet Valerian’s fate and kneel

Pars Today- Iran’s parliament speaker wrote in a message to the US secretary of state that those who seek Alexander’s legacy throughout history will meet Valerian’s fate. “You will kneel.”

According to Pars Today, citing IRIB, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, speaker of Iran’s Parliament, wrote on his social media account late Friday in response to recent remarks by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio about Iranian civilization.

“Throughout history we Iranians have faced those who declared themselves masters of the universe and sought to erase ancient civilizations. They came in fire and flame, only to depart in dust and shame,” Qalibaf wrote.

He added: “Those who chase Alexander’s legacy will share Valerian’s fate: you will kneel.”