Iran 'Not Negotiating' With US, Says Chief Negotiator
22:08 30.6.2026
Iran is "currently not negotiating with the United States at all," said Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, the parliament speaker and chief negotiator.
In an interview with state TV on June 30, Qalibaf said Tehran will not enter further negotiations until Washington implements all the clauses in a memorandum of understanding (MoU) the sides signed on June 17 aimed at ending the war, which is nearing its fifth month.
Iranian officials have in recent days called for the release of billions in frozen Iranian assets held abroad as well the end of Israel's attacks on Lebanon -- key elements of the interim deal.
Tehran has said an Iranian technical team will visit Qatar but will not meet a US delegation that arrived in the Gulf country on June 30.
Qalibaf said that Iran was prioritizing diplomacy with the United States but remained ready for war.
"We are pursuing dialogue, but if the dialogue is not implemented, we are also prepared for war and will respond accordingly," he said.
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