12.04.2026 13:30
Iran's Parliament Speaker Kalibaf stated that Washington has not been able to build trust in the US-Iran negotiations in Pakistan, saying, "It is time to decide whether they can earn our trust." Kalibaf emphasized that Iran will protect its interests through both diplomatic and military means, and his statements revealed that the trust crisis between the parties has deepened after 21 hours of discussions.
Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf made striking statements regarding the US-Iran negotiations held in Pakistan. Qalibaf stated that the Washington administration has not been able to gain Iran's trust, adding that the decision now belongs to the US.
In a statement made via the social media platform X, Qalibaf emphasized that Iran had demonstrated its goodwill and willingness to find a solution before the negotiations. However, he expressed that the US was unable to establish this trust in the last round of talks.
“THE US UNDERSTOOD OUR PRINCIPLES”
Qalibaf said, “The US understood our logic and principles. However, in this round of negotiations, it did not gain the trust of the Iranian delegation. It is time to decide whether they can gain our trust or not.”
Recalling that Iran does not trust the US due to past wars, Qalibaf stated that this situation directly affects the course of the negotiations.
DIPLOMACY AND MILITARY MESSAGE TOGETHER
The Iranian Parliament Speaker expressed that his country will continue to protect its interests through both diplomatic and military means. Qalibaf emphasized that diplomacy is seen as a tool alongside military struggle.
This statement revealed that the Tehran administration has not completely closed the door to diplomacy but also keeps military options on the table.
TENSION CONTINUES AFTER ISLAMABAD SUMMIT
The US-Iran talks, hosted by Pakistan and lasting 21 hours, ended without an agreement. The parties' inability to reach a consensus on critical issues, especially the nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz, led to a deadlock in the process. Qalibaf's statements once again highlighted the deepening trust crisis between the parties following the talks.