Qalibaf Slams ’Israel’s’ Threats as ‘Delusional’ Rhetoric to Derail Indirect Talks with US

By Staff, Agencies

Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf says Iran does not take seriously "Israel's" delusional rhetoric against the Islamic Republic meant to influence the ongoing indirect talks between Tehran and Washington.

Qalibaf responded to Netanyahu's call for Iran's nuclear infrastructure dismantlement during a parliamentary session, favoring a deal similar to Libya's in 2003.

"We consider these positions to be merely worthless rhetoric to influence the process of Iran-US indirect negotiations, and we do not take it (the rhetoric) seriously," he said.

However, he added, the Zionist entity will not engage in any act of adventurism or foolishness without the permission of the United States.

Qalibaf also warned that any attack against Iran "means igniting a powder keg that will explode the entire region and put all American bases in regional countries at risk of Iran's response."

He further noted that the Zionist entity's life hinges on murder and crime, while peace and stability drives it crazy.

The "Israeli" prime minister has once again resorted to rhetoric against the great Iranian nation to prevent his political death, the Iranian parliament speaker said.

In an X post on Monday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Netanyahu is trying to dictate the US policy in negotiations.

The top diplomat also emphasized that Iran is "strong and confident enough" to "thwart any attempt by malicious external actors to sabotage its foreign policy or dictate its course.”