Iran's Parliament Speaker to Trump: We will not negotiate under threat

Iran's Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has issued a stern message to U.S. President Donald Trump, declaring that Tehran will not engage in negotiations under the shadow of threats. This declaration comes at a critical juncture as both the U.S. and Iran are reportedly making efforts to initiate talks in Pakistan. Ghalibaf, in a late-night post on Monday, accused Trump of attempting to impose a siege and violate the ceasefire, thereby aiming to transform the negotiation table into a "surrender table" or to justify renewed "warmongering actions." He emphasized Iran's firm stance, stating, "We do not accept negotiations under the shadow of threats." Furthermore, Ghalibaf revealed that Iran has spent the past two weeks preparing to "reveal new cards on the battlefield," signaling a potential escalation if diplomatic avenues are exhausted or perceived as coercive. This firm position underscores Iran's strategic calculus in its dealings with the United States, prioritizing national sovereignty and resisting perceived external pressure.

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The Trump, imposing a siege and violating the ceasefire, seeks to turn this negotiation table—in his own imagination—into a surrender table or to justify the repetition of his warmongering actions.