Iran's chief negotiator, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, asserted on Saturday that Iran would make "no compromises" on its national rights in the ongoing negotiations with the United States aimed at ending the conflict between the two countries.
According to Iranian state television, Qalibaf made these remarks during a meeting in Tehran with the head of the Pakistani army, Field Marshal Asim Munir. The Iranian official also accused Washington of not being "an honest party" in the diplomatic discussions.
Pakistan is currently leading a regional mediation initiative to reduce tensions between Tehran and Washington after several weeks of fighting. The conflict has severely disrupted the Gulf region and had significant global economic repercussions.
Despite a ceasefire described as fragile, the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway for global oil and gas transport, remains closed to the majority of commercial vessels. This situation continues to cause concern in international energy markets.
Diplomatic discussions are continuing, with several American and Iranian officials recently mentioning progress in the negotiations. However, Tehran's firm statements indicate that major disagreements remain regarding the terms of any potential agreement.
The crisis between the two countries remains one of the main sources of geopolitical tension in the Middle East, with direct repercussions on maritime security, global energy supply and regional stability.
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