10.03.2026 15:10
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the possibility of talks with Iran. Trump claimed that Iran had requested a meeting and stated that it could be possible depending on the conditions. However, there was a strong reaction from Iran to this statement. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said that his country was not seeking a ceasefire and responded to the U.S. with harsh words.
As the war between the US and Israel and Iran continues with mutual missile attacks, it has entered its 11th day, and a striking statement came from US President Donald Trump. Trump, who opened the door to the possibility of talks with Iran, received a harsh response from Tehran.
TRUMP: IRAN WANTS TO TALK
Speaking to Fox News, US President Donald Trump commented on the possibility of talks with Iran. Trump claimed that Iran has requested to meet, stating, "Iran really wants to talk. Talking is possible under conditions. We don't have to talk anymore, you know. But it's possible," he said.
Trump's words were interpreted as a sign that the Washington administration is also considering the option of diplomacy regarding the course of the war.
US CEASEFIRE THEME
Meanwhile, it was reported that US President's special representative Steve Witkoff was trying to contact Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arakchi. According to information shared by Al Jazeera's Tehran bureau chief Nureddin El-Dghir, the main aim of Witkoff's initiative was to gauge Iran's stance on a ceasefire.
However, sources indicated that the Iranian side is not willing to participate in such a dialogue at this stage. Another source confirmed that there is no agenda for negotiations regarding the cessation of hostilities in the Iranian National Security Council.
IRAN'S CEASEFIRE MESSAGE: WE ARE NOT SEEKING IT AT ALL
Following these statements and attempts for contact from the US side, a strong statement came from Iran. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqir Qalibaf stated that his country is not seeking a ceasefire.
Qalibaf said, "We are definitely not seeking a ceasefire; we believe that the aggressor should be punched in the mouth so that he learns his lesson and never thinks of attacking our beloved Iran again."
Targeting Israel as well, Qalibaf stated, "The Zionist regime continues the cycle of 'war-negotiation-ceasefire and then war again' to consolidate its sovereignty. We will break this cycle."