Afghanistan, April 9 -- Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said on Wednesday that talks or a bilateral ceasefire with the United States would be "unreasonable," accusing Washington of violating key parts of a proposed framework even before formal negotiations begin.
His remarks underscored how fragile the current diplomatic opening remains despite a temporary ceasefire and reported preparations for talks.
In a statement posted on X, Ghalibaf said three core elements of what he described as a pre-agreed framework had already been breached. He cited continued Israeli attacks in Lebanon, the reported entry of a drone into Iranian airspace, and Washington's refusal to recognize Iran's right to enrich uranium as evidence that...