Iran prioritizes diplomacy with US but remains ready for war: negotiator
Iranian negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that while Iran prioritizes diplomacy with the United States, the country remains prepared for military conflict. He emphasized that Iran will not engage in further negotiations until existing memorandum of understanding conditions are met.
Why it matters
This highlights the fragile state of US-Iran relations and the potential for escalation in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy chokepoint.
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The article reports on official statements from an Iranian official using neutral, descriptive language without editorializing.
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