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Iranian negotiator reaffirms resolve against US pressure on nuclear and Strait of Hormuz issues

Apr 19, 2026 07:06 AM CT Tehran, Iran Iran,United States,nuclear negotiations,Strait of Hormuz,diplomacy

Summary

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that while progress has been made in talks with Washington, significant gaps remain regarding nuclear issues and the Strait of Hormuz. He emphasized Iran's determination to resist US pressure, signaling a continued stalemate in diplomatic efforts that could impact regional stability and nuclear proliferation risks.

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Progress has been made in talks with Washington, but gaps remain over nuclear issues and the Strait of Hormuz, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says Iran will not yield to US pressure, parliament speaker and top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said. He stressed that progress has been made in the ...

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Iran NEUTRAL

Stated it will not yield to US pressure despite some progress in talks, highlighting gaps on nuclear issues and the Strait of Hormuz.

United States NEUTRAL

Engaged in talks with Iran where progress was noted but significant disagreements persist.

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