Ghalibaf: Time for U.S. to Decide if It Can Earn Iran’s Trust

Tehran - BORNA - Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf shared a detailed summary of the 21-hour negotiations on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, outlining five key points regarding the outcome of the summit:

1. Lack of Trust Despite Forward-Leaning Initiatives

"Prior to the negotiations, I emphasized that we possess the necessary goodwill and will, but due to the experiences of the two previous wars, we have no trust in the opposing side," Ghalibaf wrote. He revealed that the Iranian delegation introduced "168 forward-leaning initiatives," but noted that the U.S. ultimately failed to secure the confidence of the Iranian team in this round.

2. The Ball is in Washington’s Court

The chief negotiator asserted that the American side now has a clear understanding of Iran’s principles. "The U.S. understood our logic and principles, and now it is time for them to decide whether they can earn our trust or not," he noted.

3. Diplomacy of Power

Ghalibaf reaffirmed Tehran's strategic approach, stating: "We consider 'Diplomacy of Power' as an alternative method alongside military struggle to realize the rights of the Iranian nation. We will not cease for a moment in our efforts to consolidate the achievements of the forty days of National Defense."

4. Gratitude to Pakistan

The Speaker expressed his appreciation for the host nation’s role: "I am grateful for the efforts of the friendly and brotherly country of Pakistan in facilitating this negotiation process and I send my greetings to the Pakistani nation."

5. National Unity and Resilience

In his concluding remarks, Ghalibaf thanked the Iranian people for their support following the guidance of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution. "Iran is one body with 90 million souls. I thank the heroic nation of Iran who supported their children by taking to the streets and accompanied us with their prayers. I also commend my colleagues for these intensive 21-hour negotiations. Long live dear Iran!"

The statement underscores that while the door to diplomacy remains open, Iran will not retreat from its sovereign rights or its demand for a balanced agreement that recognizes the strategic realities following the recent conflict.

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