Iranian Speaker Demands Lebanon Ceasefire and Asset Release Before Peace Talks
Iran-Lebanon Ceasefire and Asset Release Negotiations·April 10 – April 10, 2026
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Iranian Speaker Demands Lebanon Ceasefire and Asset Release Before Peace Talks
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf announced that Iran will not enter diplomatic negotiations without specific conditions. He stated that a ceasefire in Lebanon and the release of frozen Iranian assets must occur before talks can begin Iranian speaker sets preconditions. These demands were made as officials prepared for scheduled meetings in Pakistan intended to reduce regional conflict Iran raises sticking points.
The speaker emphasized that these steps are necessary for any dialogue with the United States ceasefire required for talks. While the peace talks are still on the calendar, the new requirements have made the path to a long-term agreement less certain uncertainty over long-term deal.
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