Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf announced on Thursday that diplomatic advancement remains entirely dependent on fulfilling Tehran's seven prerequisites. He stressed that these specific stipulations have been clearly and repeatedly delivered to international mediators. Additionally, Qalibaf rejected foreign pressure tactics, asserting that a carrot-and-stick strategy will fail to influence the nation.
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Iran's Qalibaf says progress only possible when Tehran's seven conditions are met
29 October 2026 23:34 GMT
Iran's parliament speaker said on Thursday that Tehran's conditions had been repeatedly and clearly communicated to mediators and that progress can only be achieved if Iran's seven conditions are met.
The "carrot-and-stick approach has no effect on Iran," Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf added.
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