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Qalibaf to Critics of the Agreement: You Contribute Neither to Diplomacy Nor to War, So Stop Disturbing

Jul 1, 2026 July 1, 2026 1 min read 📰 BBC Persian
📋 Key Takeaway

Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf criticized domestic opponents of the Iran-U.S. negotiations during a televised interview, asserting that significant progress has been made in securing the release of frozen assets. The Qatari Foreign Ministry confirmed the conclusion of indirect talks between Iranian and American officials, amidst rising tensions and political maneuvering in Iran.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: Qalibaf's remarks underscore the complexity of Iran's diplomatic landscape.

👥 Key Players

Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf (محمد باقر قالیباف) ACTOR
Speaker of the Iranian Parliament
"Qalibaf stated that during his trip to Switzerland, he was able to finalize the AFK license."
Masoud Pezeshkian (مسعود پزشکیان) QUOTED
Iranian politician
"Pezeshkian also responded to critics by saying that if Mojtaba Khamenei was against negotiations..."
Mojtaba Khamenei (مجتبی خامنه‌ای) QUOTED
Iranian political figure
"Pezeshkian said that if Mojtaba Khamenei was against negotiations..."

⚡ Actions

Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf NEGOTIATE United States
"Qalibaf stated that during his trip to Switzerland, he was able to finalize the AFK license and the release of $6 billion of Iran's frozen assets."
Confidence: 90%
Qatari Foreign Ministry ANNOUNCE Iran, United States
"The Qatari Foreign Ministry has announced the end of indirect negotiations between the Iranian and American delegations currently in the capital of Qatar."
Confidence: 90%
Masoud Pezeshkian RESPOND domestic critics
"Pezeshkian also responded to critics by saying that if Mojtaba Khamenei was against negotiations, the government would never have held meetings and negotiations with the U.S."
Confidence: 90%

📰 What Happened

Qalibaf criticizes domestic opponents while discussing negotiations and asset release with the U.S.

  • Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf negotiate United States
  • Qatari Foreign Ministry announce Iran, United States
  • Masoud Pezeshkian respond domestic critics

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: Because it highlights internal divisions regarding diplomacy with the U.S.
🌍 Regional: Because it reflects ongoing tensions and negotiations in the Middle East.
🌐 International: Because it indicates potential shifts in U.S.-Iran relations.

📚 Background

Qalibaf's remarks underscore the complexity of Iran's diplomatic landscape.

📝 Key Evidence

"Qalibaf stated that during his trip to Switzerland, he was able to finalize the AFK license and the release of $6 billion."
→ Negotiations regarding Iran's frozen assets.
"The Qatari Foreign Ministry has announced the end of indirect negotiations."
→ Indicates the status of negotiations between Iran and the U.S.
📡 Source: STATE MEDIA
📊 Confidence: 80%
BBC Persian is generally viewed as a credible source but may reflect the Iranian government's perspective.

The second part of the television interview with Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, which was partially broadcast yesterday and caused a stir, included relatively sharp remarks from the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament directed at domestic critics. In this interview, Qalibaf stated that during his trip to Switzerland, he was able to finalize the AFK license and the release of $6 billion of Iran's frozen assets in the presence of JD Vance and the U.S. Deputy Secretary of the Treasury. Masoud Pezeshkian also responded to critics by saying that if Mojtaba Khamenei was against negotiations, the government would never have held meetings and negotiations with the U.S. The Qatari Foreign Ministry has announced the end of indirect negotiations between the Iranian and American delegations currently in the capital of Qatar. More details have been released regarding the official plans for the funeral of Ali Khamenei.

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Translated from the original and edited for English readers. View original source →

Translation confidence: 85%

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