Tehran: Iran Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has cast serious doubt on ongoing diplomatic efforts with the United States, stating that a ceasefire and negotiations are no longer viable due to alleged breaches of Iran’s proposed framework.
In a strongly worded statement, the Speaker of Islamic Consultative Assembly accused Washington of failing to honour key elements of a 10-point proposal that was intended to serve as the foundation for talks. He said repeated violations have deepened Tehran’s long-standing distrust toward the United States.
According to Ghalibaf, three major provisions of the framework have already been compromised. These include the continuation of military activity in Lebanon despite what Iran described as a commitment to an immediate ceasefire, an alleged intrusion of a drone into Iranian airspace, and what he termed as the denial of Iran’s right to pursue uranium enrichment.
He argued that these developments undermine the very basis of dialogue, stating that the “workable” foundation for negotiations has been breached even before formal discussions could begin. Under such circumstances, he indicated, pursuing bilateral talks or maintaining a ceasefire would be unreasonable.
The remarks come at a time when diplomatic channels were expected to open following a temporary truce announcement between the United States and Iran. However, continued tensions and conflicting interpretations of the agreement have complicated efforts to stabilise the situation.
Analysts believe Ghalibaf’s statement reflects growing scepticism within Iran’s leadership over the credibility of the negotiation process. It also signals potential hurdles for upcoming talks, which were seen as a critical opportunity to de-escalate the ongoing conflict.
As both sides prepare for possible negotiations, the latest development highlights the fragile state of diplomacy, with trust deficits continuing to pose a major challenge to any lasting resolution.
