US Must Earn Iran's Trust: Speaker Qalibaf Slams Washington After Failed Peace Talks
Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf made a stern warning regarding United States relations, asserting that Washington must earn the nation's trust to exit the current volatile situation. Speaking to reporters while returning from a trip to Pakistan, Qalibaf addressed the diplomatic efforts that culminated in difficult negotiations with the US delegation.Addressing the global community, Qalibaf emphasized that the United States is indebted to the Iranian people and needs to work diligently to indemnify them. He declared that Iran is prepared for any scenario, stating, "If they fight, we will fight; and if they come forth with logic, we will react with logic."
Qalibaf Warns Iran Will Not Yield to External Threats
The speaker cautioned against external coercion, asserting that Iran would not submit to any threat. Qalibaf added that while adversaries may test Iran's will again, the nation is prepared to teach them a "greater lesson." He specifically dismissed recent threats made by US President Donald Trump, stating they fail to have any impact on the Iranian people.Negotiations Held in Islamabad Over Ceasefire
The remarks followed lengthy negotiations between Iranian and US delegations in Islamabad. These critical talks were held over Saturday and early Sunday in Pakistan's capital. They took place after a ceasefire had been announced on Wednesday among Iran, the United States, and Israel, ending a period of 40 days of fighting.Iran Highlights Long-Standing Distrust of American Policy
During the talks, Iran's delegation designed "excellent initiatives" to demonstrate the country's goodwill, which reportedly led to progress in the negotiations. However, Qalibaf maintained a clear stance of skepticism towards the US commitment.He stressed that Iran announced from the beginning that it does not trust the Americans. "Our wall of distrust dates back to 77 years ago," he recounted. He added that the US's alleged attacks on Iran twice in less than 12 months, even in the middle of negotiations, only reinforces the necessity for the United States to earn the nation's trust.
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