Ahead of U.S.-Iran peace talks in Islamabad on Saturday, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf accused the U.S. of failing to implement two ceasefire terms, adding that the measures must be implemented before Iran comes to the negotiating table.
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Ghalibaf stated Iran would not begin negotiations until a ceasefire in Lebanon is enacted and frozen Iranian assets are released.
In a statement to the New York Post, Trump said U.S. warships are being reloaded with missiles to attack Iran if the talks fall through. Vice President J.D. Vance, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner are currently en route to Islamabad to represent the U.S. as investors brace for updates.