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Iranian Parliament Speaker cites major differences in ongoing US negotiations

Apr 18, 2026 06:44 PM CT Tehran, Iran diplomacy,negotiations,iran-us,tensions

Summary

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that significant disagreements persist between Iran and the United States despite some points of agreement in ongoing talks. This development highlights the fragility of diplomatic channels and suggests that a resolution to the broader regional tensions remains distant, maintaining the status quo of the conflict theater.

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Iran says ‘major differences’ remain with US in talks Iran’s parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said there are “major differences” between Iran and the United States despite some points of agreement in ongoing negotiations, Al Jazeera reported.  “The enemy has not achieved its goa...

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Iran NEUTRAL

Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf reported major differences remain with the US despite some agreement points.

United States NEUTRAL

Engaged in ongoing talks with Iran, though facing significant opposition on key issues.

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