Iran’s top negotiator Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf, also reported as Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, tells Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir in Tehran that the United States is not an “honest” party in negotiations and that Iran will not compromise on its national rights. The comments are reported by state television and are made during talks between Iranian officials and Munir, with Iran warning it will not yield its position in efforts to end the war.
The statements come amid a regional mediation effort led by Pakistan aimed at narrowing differences between Iran and the United States. Coverage links the diplomacy to weeks of conflict during which the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route, is reported to be closed to most shipping, affecting energy markets. Although a ceasefire is described as “nervous,” the broader situation continues to disrupt trade and raises pressure for negotiations.
Across outlets, the focus remains on Iran’s rejection of compromise with the US, the participation of Pakistan’s military leadership in Tehran, and the role of regional mediation as talks continue.
