Ghalibaf: Only those prepared for war can negotiate with Washington
TENRAN, July 11 (YPA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that ‘only those ready for war can negotiate with America, stressing that Iran has no trust in the United States.
Ghalibaf made the remarks on Friday during a meeting with Ahmad Muzani, Speaker of Indonesia’s People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR), welcoming the Indonesian delegation to Iran and the city of Mashhad.
He also thanked the Indonesian government, parliament, and people for expressing sympathy with the Iranian nation.
Ghalibaf said Iran regards the Indonesian people as pioneers in resisting arrogance and opposing the Israeli regime.
He stressed that the strength of the Islamic Revolution lies in its principles, which are rooted in the teachings of the Quran.
As the head of the Iranian negotiating delegation, Ghalibaf underscored that Tehran has not lowered its guard. “We have never ceased our defensive readiness. The moment the Americans betray the agreed understanding, we are fully prepared for an all-out defense. We will stand firmly against them and decisively vindicate the rights of the Iranian nation.”
“We do not trust the Americans,” Ghalibaf said. “During the negotiations, I made it clear to the US vice president that we have absolutely no trust in you. In my view, only those who are prepared for war can negotiate with the United States.”
The parliament speaker added that before the recent war, the United States, Israel, and NATO believed they could force Iran into submission within a few days, but quickly realized they would not achieve their objectives.
He also called for expanding economic, political, and cultural cooperation between Iran and Indonesia, particularly through stronger parliamentary ties to facilitate broader bilateral relations.
For his part, Indonesian Parliamentary Speaker Ahmad Muzani offered his profound condolences over the martyrdom of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, stating that the people of Indonesia deeply share the grief and sorrow of the Iranian nation over the loss of a great and esteemed leader.
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