Iran: U.S. commitment failure makes peace talks impossible after Beirut attacks

Iran's top negotiator has declared that any further progress with the United States on a peace agreement is impossible unless Washington fulfills its commitments, casting doubt on the imminent signing of a memorandum of understanding.

Mohamad Baqer Qalibaf, who also serves as the speaker of Iran's Parliament, stated on X (formerly Twitter) that "If you lack the will or the ability to fulfill your commitments, it is impossible to talk about moving forward." He specifically referenced recent Israeli attacks on the Dahye neighborhood of Beirut, suggesting these actions demonstrate the U.S.'s failure to uphold its responsibilities.

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If you lack the will or the ability to fulfill your commitments, it is impossible to talk about moving forward.

Qalibaf asserted that the U.S. cannot expect concessions by giving Israel a green light for such actions, dismissing the "good cop, bad cop" tactic as outdated. This statement comes amid reports that Iran and the U.S. were on the verge of finalizing a deal to end a conflict that began on February 28. However, Iran maintains that the agreement will be signed in the "coming days," differing from an earlier announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump that the deal would be signed that same day.

The Israeli airstrikes on Beirut, a stronghold of Hezbollah, resulted in at least two deaths. This escalation follows previous Israeli offensives on Beirut during periods of rapprochement between Tehran and Washington, which Iran had previously countered with attacks on Israel. The U.S., Pakistan, and Iran have confirmed that the agreement's signing would be virtual, conducted electronically.

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The tactic of good cop, bad cop has become obsolete.