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Iran Demands US Earn Trust for Exit Path, Warns Against Threats

Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf stated that gaining Iran's trust is the only way for the United States to find an exit from the current situation. He emphasized that Iran will respond with logic or force in kind, and will not surrender to threats. Qalibaf described recent talks with a US delegation in Islamabad as intensive and challenging, though they failed to produce an agreement. He also dismissed recent threats from US President Donald Trump as ineffective against the Iranian people.

Key Points: Iran: US Must Gain Trust for Exit, Warns Against Threats

  • US must earn Iran's trust to exit situation
  • Iran warns of proportional response to US actions
  • Talks in Islamabad were intensive but no deal reached
  • Iran cites 77-year history of distrust with US
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Gaining Iran's trust sole way for US to find exit from current situation: Iranian parliament speaker

Iran's parliament speaker says the US must earn Iran's trust to find an exit, dismissing Trump's threats and detailing challenging peace talks.

"If they fight, we will fight; and if they come forth with logic, we will react with logic. - Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf"

Tehran, April 13

Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said that the only way for the United States to find an exit from the current situation is to make its decision and gain the Iranian nation's trust.

He made the remarks in an address to reporters on the way back to Iran from his trip to Pakistan, where he, along with his accompanying team, took part in peace talks with the US delegation, Xinhua news agency reported.

"The United States is indebted to Iranian people and needs to work hard to indemnify them," Qalibaf said.

"If they fight, we will fight; and if they come forth with logic, we will react with logic. We will not surrender to any threat," the parliament speaker added. "They can test our will once again and we will teach them a greater lesson."

Qalibaf described the talks with the US delegation in Pakistan's capital Islamabad as very "intensive, serious and challenging," saying benefiting from capable experts and with a comprehensive and diverse perspective, Iran's delegation designed "excellent initiatives" to demonstrate the country's goodwill, "which led to progress in the negotiations."

"We announced from the very beginning that we do not trust the Americans. Our wall of distrust dates back to 77 years ago. This comes as in less than 12 months, they attacked us two times in the middle of negotiations. Thus, they are the ones who must earn our trust," he stressed.

Qalibaf dismissed recent threats by US President Donald Trump against Iran, saying such threats fail to have any impact on Iranian people.

Delegations from Iran and the United States held lengthy negotiations in Islamabad on Saturday and early Sunday. The talks, which failed to lead to an agreement, took place after a ceasefire was announced on Wednesday between Iran, the United States and Israel following 40 days of fighting.

- IANS

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Priya S
The "wall of distrust for 77 years" line is powerful. It's true that Western powers have often interfered in sovereign nations' affairs. While I don't agree with all of Iran's policies, their point about the US needing to earn trust is valid. Dialogue is the only way forward for peace. 🙏
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Rohit P
Interesting that talks happened in Islamabad. Pakistan trying to play peacemaker? 😅 On a serious note, this tension affects global oil prices and stability. India has good relations with both Iran and the US. We need a peaceful resolution for regional stability, which is crucial for our economy.
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Sarah B
While I understand Iran's frustration, some of this rhetoric feels counterproductive. "We will teach them a greater lesson" sounds more like escalation than diplomacy. Both sides need to tone down the aggressive posturing for any real progress. The common people suffer the most in these conflicts.
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Vikram M
As an Indian, our primary concern should be how this affects Chabahar port and our energy imports. A stable Iran is in our national interest. The US should adopt a more consistent approach. This on-again, off-again hostility helps no one.
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Karthik V
The part about the US attacking during negotiations is a serious allegation. If true, it completely undermines the diplomatic process. Trust is the foundation of any talk. Hope cooler heads prevail and there's a ceasefire that holds. The Middle East doesn't need another war.

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