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Pedro Camacho

Iran Says It Will Negotiate 'When Necessary' and Fight 'When Necessary' as US Talks Move Forward

Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf (Credit: Photo by -/AFP via Getty Images)

Iran's parliament speaker said Monday that Tehran does not trust the United States and accused Washington of undermining diplomatic efforts even as indirect negotiations between the two countries continue amid renewed regional tensions.

Speaking in a series of public remarks carried by Iranian and regional media outlets, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Iran's objective was to end the current conflict and establish "lasting security," not to normalize relations with Washington.

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