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Iran's Qalibaf Denies U.S. Negotiations Amid Political Tensions

3/25/2026

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Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, Iran's parliamentary speaker, is portrayed as a hard-liner who could negotiate with the West, but he denies ongoing discussions with the United States.
Analysts say mentioning Qalibaf's name in negotiations could be aimed at creating divisions within Iran's political landscape.
His past actions include a crackdown on protests and corruption allegations during his tenure as Tehran's mayor.

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Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, Iran's parliamentary speaker, is portrayed as a hard-liner who could negotiate with the West, but he denies ongoing discussions with the United States.
Analysts say mentioning Qalibaf's name in negotiations could be aimed at creating divisions within Iran's political landscape.
His past actions include a crackdown on protests and corruption allegations during his tenure as Tehran's mayor.