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Iran speaker says Tehran will not accept ‘neither war nor peace’ situation, sets conditions for US deal

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Ankari, G. (2026, November 15). Iran speaker says Tehran will not accept ‘neither war nor peace’ situation, sets conditions for US deal. Times of India. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/iran-speaker-says-tehran-will-not-accept-neither-war-nor-peace-situation-sets-conditions-for-us-deal/articleshow/135853737.cms

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Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf stated during a parliamentary session that Iran will not tolerate an indefinite "neither war nor peace" situation with the US and is prepared for either negotiations or conflict. He indicated that an agreement could still occur if the US accepts Iran's seven unspecified conditions. Qalibaf also warned against further miscalculations by the US and praised Iran's military advancements, particularly the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force, for countering foreign adversaries. He criticized recent statements by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as a sign of Washington's desperation in dealing with Iran internationally.
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The Iranian Parliament Speaker, Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf, stated on Sunday that Tehran will not tolerate a prolonged state of "neither war nor peace" with the United States. Qalibaf emphasized that an agreement could still be reached if the US accepts seven conditions set by Iran. During an open parliamentary session, he warned Washington against further miscalculations and highlighted that Iran's armed forces would define the territorial limits of any future conflict. The remarks were made at an event commemorating the country’s aerospace sector and the death anniversary of Major General Hassan Tehrani Moghaddam, who played a significant role in developing Iran’s missile program. Qalibaf praised the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force for overcoming challenges and countering foreign adversaries.

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Iran GPE · 8× Qalibaf PERSON · 4× Washington GPE · 4× Iranian NORP · 2× Tehran GPE · 2× Hassan Tehrani Moghaddam PERSON · 1× Mehr ORG · 1× Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf PERSON · 1× Parliament ORG · 1× the United States GPE · 1×

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“Today, the Aerospace Force of the country, relying upon the divine principles and Quranic tenet, has turned 'impossible' into 'possible', threats into opportunities and also frustrated all the malicious plots orchestrated by the criminal Zionist regime and the terrorist US government against Iran,” he said.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-15
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf has said Tehran will not accept a prolonged state of “neither war nor peace” with Washington, adding that an agreement remains possible if the United States accepts seven conditions set by Iran.
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Iran speaker says Tehran will not accept ‘neither war nor peace’ situation, sets conditions for US deal · assertive framing

Claims (14 extracted, 1 hedged)

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf has said Tehran will not accept a prolonged state of “neither war nor peace” with Washington, adding that an agreement remains possible if the United States accepts seven conditions set by Iran. asserted
States → say → Iran
Speaking during an open parliamentary session on Sunday, Qalibaf said Iran was prepared for either negotiations or war, according to the semi-official Mehr news agency. uncertain
Iran → speak → agency
“We do not care whether the US chooses the path of negotiations or war. asserted
US → care → negotiations
If it accepts our seven reasonable conditions, the door to an agreement will be open,” he said. asserted
he → accept → agreement
Qalibaf also warned Washington against what he described as further miscalculations, saying Iran’s armed forces would determine the territorial limits of any future conflict. asserted
forces → warn → conflict
The parliament speaker made the remarks while addressing an event commemorating the country’s aerospace sector and the death anniversary of Major General Hassan Tehrani Moghaddam, who is recognised in Iran for his role in developing the country’s missile programme. asserted
who → make → programme
Praising the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force, Qalibaf said it had overcome challenges and countered the strategies of foreign adversaries. asserted
it → praise → adversaries
He also credited the force with supporting what he described as resistance movements and inspiring people across the region. asserted
he → credit → region
“Today, the Aerospace Force of the country, relying upon the divine principles and Quranic tenet, has turned 'impossible' into 'possible', threats into opportunities and also frustrated all the malicious plots orchestrated by the criminal Zionist regime and the terrorist US government against Iran,” he said. asserted
he → rely → Iran
He added that the force had given hope and dignity to Iranians and people in the region, particularly Palestinian children. asserted
force → add → region
Qalibaf also criticised US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent over his recent remarks, describing them as a sign of Washington’s frustration with Iran’s position internationally. asserted
Qalibaf → criticise → position
“The absurd statements and immoral language of the US Treasury Secretary reveal their profound desperation in the face of the Islamic Republic’s authority on the international stage,” he said. asserted
he → reveal → stage
The Iranian parliament speaker further accused the US administration of overlooking its strategic failures in the Persian Gulf and resorting to insults against Iran. asserted
speaker → accuse → Iran
His comments come amid continuing tensions between Tehran and Washington, with Iran’s military activities and warnings over maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz adding to concerns across the region. asserted
activities → come → region
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