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Iran’s Qalibaf, via Pakistan, Rejects US Honesty, Threatens Retaliation

5/24/2026

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Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf told Army Chief Asim Munir in Tehran on May 23, 2026 that the United States is not honest in talks and Iran will not compromise on its rights.
Pakistan mediated talks centered on Iran’s 14-point document, meeting President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
Qalibaf warned that Iran’s forces rebuilt capabilities during the cease-fire and a U.S. restart would bring bitter consequences.

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Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf told Army Chief Asim Munir in Tehran on May 23, 2026 that the United States is not honest in talks and Iran will not compromise on its rights.
Pakistan mediated talks centered on Iran’s 14-point document, meeting President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
Qalibaf warned that Iran’s forces rebuilt capabilities during the cease-fire and a U.S. restart would bring bitter consequences.