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Iran's Ghalibaf Lashes Out at US Negotiators Over Nuclear Demands
Iran's parliamentary speaker has sharply criticized US officials for pressing Tehran to make concessions beyond existing agreements. The comments reflect escalating tensions over nuclear negotiations between the two countries.
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Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf, speaker of Iran's Parliament, launched a blistering attack on US Treasury Secretary James Bessent and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday, accusing Washington of making unreasonable demands in ongoing discussions.
Ghalibaf charged that the American negotiators were seeking concessions from Tehran that exceeded the scope of current agreements, effectively moving the goalposts on previously established terms. His remarks underscore the widening gap between Iranian and US positions as diplomatic efforts continue on the nuclear issue.
The Iranian official's sharp rebuke comes amid a pattern of escalating rhetoric from both sides. The comments suggest that negotiations remain at an impasse, with each party accusing the other of bad faith engagement.
Tensions between Washington and Tehran over Iran's nuclear program have remained high for years. The dispute centers on the extent to which Iran should curb its nuclear activities and what sanctions relief it should receive in return, with both sides pointing to violations of prior understandings.