DistantNews
🇳🇴 Norway /Conflict & Security

Iran's chief negotiator says the country does not accept negotiations with American threats

From Aftenposten · (3d ago) Norwegian Critical tone

Translated from Norwegian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Iran's chief negotiator states the country will not accept negotiations under threat from the US, citing alleged violations of a ceasefire.
  • The negotiator, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, accused the US of attempting to turn negotiations into a "surrender table" and indicated Iran is preparing "new cards on the battlefield."
  • Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains near zero, with only three ships passing on Monday, while Iran has updated its death toll from alleged US and Israeli attacks to at least 3375.

Tehran, Iran – Iran's chief negotiator and Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, has unequivocally stated that the Islamic Republic will not engage in negotiations under the shadow of American threats. This firm stance, articulated on the social media platform X, underscores Iran's unwavering resolve in the face of what it perceives as hostile actions and a deliberate attempt by the United States to dictate terms.

We do not accept negotiations overshadowed by threats, and over the past two weeks, we have been preparing to unveil new cards on the battlefield.

— Mohammad Baqer QalibafStating Iran's refusal to negotiate under duress and hinting at future actions.

Qalibaf's assertion that the US is attempting to transform the negotiation table into a "surrender table" reflects a deep-seated distrust of American intentions. He highlighted alleged ceasefire violations by the US and declared that Iran has been preparing to reveal "new cards on the battlefield." This rhetoric signals a potential escalation or a strategic shift in Iran's approach, moving away from diplomatic overtures perceived as disingenuous towards a more assertive posture.

We do not accept negotiations overshadowed by threats, and over the past two weeks, we have been preparing to unveil new cards on the battlefield.

— Mohammad Baqer QalibafStating Iran's refusal to negotiate under duress and hinting at future actions.

Meanwhile, the situation in the Strait of Hormuz remains critical, with shipping traffic at a near standstill. This disruption, coupled with Iran's updated casualty figures from alleged US and Israeli attacks – now exceeding 3375 deaths – paints a grim picture of escalating regional tensions. From our perspective in Iran, these developments are not isolated incidents but part of a broader pattern of foreign interference and aggression. The international community, particularly Western media, often frames these events through a lens of Iranian belligerence. However, here in Tehran, we see a nation defending its sovereignty and responding to perceived threats with calculated determination. The narrative of "negotiations under threat" is one we reject outright; our engagement will be on our terms, reflecting our national dignity and security interests.

The US is trying to change the negotiation table into a 'surrender table'.

— Mohammad Baqer QalibafAccusing the US of attempting to dictate terms rather than engage in genuine negotiation.
DistantNews Editorial

Originally published by Aftenposten in Norwegian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

More Stories

From Our Blog