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Mohammed Bagher Qalibaf
Coverage of Mohammed Bagher Qalibaf in the Nexus archive.
- Pakistan presses ahead with preparations for Iran-US talks even with Tehran’s participation unclear
Pakistan is preparing for a second round of U.S.-Iran negotiations in Islamabad amid an uncertain ceasefire. Tensions remain high as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens military action if no agreement is reached by Wednesday, while Iran's chief negotiator claims Tehran has 'new cards on the battlefield.' The U.S. has blockaded Iranian ports to pressure Iran over control of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping lane.
- Iran complains US is breaking terms of ceasefire deal
Iran's Parliament speaker, Mohammed Bagher Qalibaf, accused the U.S. of violating key terms of a 10-point ceasefire proposal, calling for an end to bilateral negotiations. The statement follows a ceasefire agreement reached earlier this week.