Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf said Friday evening that only those who are ready for war can negotiate with the United States, according to a report by ynet. The statement continues a pattern of tough rhetoric from Tehran as diplomatic channels remain open.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf on Friday evening issued a pointed statement regarding negotiations with the United States, asserting that 'only those who are ready for war can negotiate with America.' The remarks were reported by ynet. Ghalibaf has made a series of similar statements in recent weeks, often linking the possibility of diplomatic progress to military preparedness and accusing the US of failing to meet prior commitments. The new statement comes amid ongoing, albeit strained, diplomatic contacts between Tehran and Washington, with multiple Iranian officials publicly conditioning talks on US concessions. The exact context of Friday's remarks was not immediately elaborated, but they align with Ghalibaf's long-standing position that negotiations must be conducted from a position of strength.
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