Why it matters:
Iran's readiness to engage in talks may be undermined by its skepticism about U.S. aggressive behaviours including its perpetual threatening Tehran or aggression on Venezuela or forceful talks wit Denmark over Greenland.
The big picture:
The backdrop of potential discussions includes heightened military tensions and economic sanctions that Iran faces. The last time Whasington talked about negotations with Tehran, the U.S. military launched a war on Iran amid the talks. For more than 4 decades the West, led by the U.S. has been targeting the Iranian nation with snactions to force them abandon the Islamic Republic. The Western campain has shifted to hybrid war.
What he's saying:
Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf told CNN reporter, "We do not reject the principle of dialogue and diplomacy, but diplomacy must be real, respectful, and accompanied by guarantees."
Qalibaf insisted that negotiations cannot take place under conditions of conflict, stating that "negotiation in the shadow of war escalates tensions."
He emphasized that discussions will not occur until Iran's economic interests are safeguarded, asserting, "we do not consider dictation as negotiation."
He recommanded Trump to distance himself from "war-mongers and capitulators" if he genuinely desired peace.
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