Iranian Parliament Speaker Qalibaf Expresses Distrust Toward the United States Ahead of Talks

28 Chaitra, Kathmandu – Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, has expressed a lack of trust in the United States. Prior to high-level talks in Pakistan, Ghalibaf conveyed this sentiment from Islamabad. According to reports, after arriving in Islamabad and speaking with accompanying Iranian journalists, Ghalibaf stated that despite two sincere rounds of talks within less than a year, attacks against Iran have continued, including numerous war crimes.

“Our intentions are correct, but we do not trust America,” he said. Citing the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)-affiliated official news agency Tasnim, Ghalibaf noted that if the United States is genuinely ready for a true agreement and recognizes the legitimate rights of Iranian citizens, Iran will demonstrate full readiness to reach a deal.

“However, if the United States seeks to use the talks as a show of power or a strategy to deceive, Iran will rely on its own capabilities to protect the rights of its citizens,” he added. High-level delegations from both the United States and Iran have arrived in Islamabad, Pakistan, for the talks scheduled today. Security measures in the city have been intensified in preparation.