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Iranian Parliament Speaker rejects peace negotiations amid US-Israeli conflict

Apr 10, 2026 10:32 AM CT Tehran, Iran diplomacy,iran,iraq,parliament,peace-talks,rejection

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Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, publicly stated that Iran will not engage in peace negotiations. This declaration signals a hardening of Tehran's diplomatic stance in response to ongoing US and Israeli military pressure, indicating a low probability of immediate de-escalation through diplomatic channels.

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Speaker of Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf declared that Iran will not engage in peace negotiations.

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← PARALLEL TO 85% confidence
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← ESCALATION OF 72% confidence
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