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General · 21 April 2026

Iran negotiator rejects talks under threats

Iran negotiator rejects talks under threats

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Chances of fresh peace talks remain uncertain as Tehran signalled it won’t negotiate while under pressure, raising fears of further conflict. On Tuesday, Iran’s top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the country would not accept negotiations conducted under threats, according to the reports. He also warned that Iran had developed “new cards” for the battlefield if fighting resumes.

Reported by The Wall Street Journal · How we write briefs

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