Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says Tehran remains open to negotiations but demands serious diplomacy and an end to threats and broken promises.
TEHRAN: Iran’s Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has challenged U.S. President Donald Trump to replace political pressure and warnings with concrete commitments, saying Tehran remains willing to negotiate but will not accept what it sees as diplomatic theatre.
Ghalibaf’s remarks came after Trump suggested that a major attack could be imminent, adding to already heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran. The Iranian official said the path to diplomacy remained open, but the United States would need to demonstrate genuine seriousness at the negotiating table.
“Accept the facts and fulfil your promises,” Ghalibaf said, arguing that further diplomatic drama would serve little purpose and that responsible conduct was needed to make negotiations meaningful.
The comments highlight the difficult balance surrounding U.S.-Iran diplomacy. While both sides have continued issuing strong warnings, negotiations remain an important avenue for preventing a further escalation.
Ghalibaf has become a prominent figure in Iran’s diplomatic efforts and has participated in negotiations with the United States. He was re-elected as speaker of Iran’s parliament in May, receiving 235 votes from 271 lawmakers who participated in the vote.
The Iranian parliament speaker also accused Washington of repeatedly relying on pressure tactics, including threats, broken commitments and what he described as false reports. He argued that such measures had failed to produce the desired results.
Ghalibaf’s latest message therefore carries both confrontation and an opening for dialogue. Tehran appears prepared to continue talks, but Iranian officials are signaling that negotiations must take place without coercion or escalating threats.
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