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Iran's Ghalibaf Asserts No US Deal Without Tangible Results, Qalibaf Reiterates Stance

Iran's top negotiator, Ghalibaf, declared that no agreement with the United States can be reached without 'tangible results.' Ali Akbar Qalibaf, a prominent Iranian figure, echoed similar sentiments, emphasizing the need for concrete outcomes. The statements underscore Iran's firm position that ongoing US talks have yielded no conclusions.

On May 31, 2026, Iran's top negotiator, Ghalibaf, stated that no agreement with the United States can be reached without 'tangible results.' This was reported by Al Arabiya and IRNA. Ali Akbar Qalibaf, a prominent Iranian figure, reiterated the same stance, emphasizing the need for concrete outcomes, as reported by Middle East Eye and Anadolu. Another Middle East Eye article noted that Iran has not drawn any conclusions from ongoing US talks, indicating a lack of progress. Tehran says X. Washington says Y.

Where Sources Diverge

Anadolu Ajansı and Middle East Eye attributed the statement to Ali Akbar Qalibaf, while Al Arabiya and IRNA referenced Ghalibaf as the top negotiator.

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