Told @CNN: Ghalibaf has finally arrived at a position of immense influence by a process of elimination. He sought the presidency several times but was eclipsed by rivals whom the war has since swept from the stage.
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When the Iranian delegation landed in Switzerland at the weekend, chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf was the first down the aircraft steps.