Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the Strait of Hormuz would not return to its pre-war operating framework, while claiming Tehran secured diplomatic gains during recent talks with the United States in Switzerland.
Ghalibaf asserted that Tehran doesn't trust 'enemy promises' and only objective results matter for the Islamic Republic.
In a strongly worded statement shared on social media, Ghalibaf claimed the future would belong to countries of the “Global South” as developing nations increasingly challenge the influence of Western powers in global affairs.
A US think tank flags a shift within Iran’s leadership, with hardliners gaining influence just as diplomatic engagement with Washington gathers pace through mediated talks in Islamabad.
Ghalibaf, who also led the Iranian delegation during the first round of talks in Islamabad, described Saeed Jalili, a member of Iran’s National Security Council, and hardline Iranian MP Amirhossein Sabeti as "extremist militia-like actors who would destroy Iran."
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said, “In mediated negotiations, misunderstandings sometimes arose, such as on the issue of asset release. But in direct talks, we reached a clearer mutual understanding.”
Iran has said that implementation of ceasefire in Lebanon and release of frozen Iranian assets were the mutually agreed ceasefire conditions and that they must be fulfilled before the start of negotiations.
With US troop reinforcements underway and Iranian officials vowing resistance, Trump told Republican donors Iran's leadership privately wants a deal, but is too frightened to seek one openly.
Iran warns of strong retaliation over a possible island operation as US expands military role in the region and focuses on protecting vital global energy routes.
"What the generals have broken, the soldiers can't fix; instead, they will fall victim to Netanyahu's delusions," the Iranian Parliament Speaker said.
