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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

Iranian Parliament Speaker Rejects US Negotiations Pending Satisfaction of Iranian Demands

Sep 20, 2026 01:37 AM CT Tehran, Iran iran,united-states,diploamcy,negotiations,parliament

Summary

Ali Larijani, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, stated that Iran will not engage in talks with the United States until its specific terms are met. This statement signals a hardline diplomatic stance from a key Iranian political figure, potentially complicating ongoing or future de-escalation efforts between the two nations.

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Actor Responses

Iran NEUTRAL

Stated via Parliament Speaker that no talks with the US will occur until Iran's terms are met.

United States NEUTRAL

Referenced as the party with whom negotiations are currently suspended pending Iranian conditions.

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