The Speaker of Iran’s Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has dismissed the idea of a ceasefire and negotiations with the United States, labeling them as “absurd.” He claims that Washington has violated three of Iran’s ten conditions for ending the conflict.
Ghalibaf made his comments on social media on April 8, emphasizing that the U.S. has breached key agreements. He identified these violations as ongoing attacks on Lebanon, the incursion of a drone into Iranian airspace, and the U.S. administration’s stance against Iran’s uranium enrichment.
Previously, former President Donald Trump referred to Iran’s ten-point proposal as a “working basis for negotiations.” However, Ghalibaf argues that these terms were disregarded even before talks could commence.
U.S. Vice President Jay D. Vance responded by stating that the United States never promised to include Lebanon in any ceasefire agreement. He suggested that if Iran perceives the situation differently, it is their choice to disrupt negotiations over Lebanon, calling such a decision “unwise.”
Military Operations Against Iran
On February 28, Israel launched an attack on Tehran, which was followed by President Trump announcing a significant military operation against Iran aimed at eliminating perceived threats from the Iranian regime. He accused Iranian authorities of funding and training militants in Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, and Palestine’s Hamas.
According to Trump, the operation’s objectives include dismantling Iran’s missile industry and naval capabilities to prevent global destabilization.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced its retaliation by launching missiles and drones toward Israel, as well as attacking U.S. military bases in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
In light of the escalating military actions, French President Emmanuel Macron called for an urgent meeting of the United Nations Security Council. The European Union reiterated its commitment to ensuring regional security and stability in the Middle East.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized the need to give Iranians a chance to rid themselves of what he termed a “terrorist regime” and to secure safety for all nations affected by Iranian attacks.
On February 28, Trump claimed that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was dead, a statement later confirmed by the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).
The following day, the IRGC announced the initiation of the “most destructive offensive operation in the history of the Islamic Republic” against Israel and U.S. military bases. Trump warned the Iranian regime to abandon these plans, threatening a “very strong response.”
On March 2, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated that the next phase of military operations against Iran would be even more devastating.
By March 6, Trump called for a complete change in Iran’s leadership, mentioning he had several candidates in mind for a “good leader.” On March 8, Iran’s Assembly of Experts elected Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the third Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic.
Trump declined to comment on Mojtaba Khamenei’s election, merely stating, “We’ll see what happens.” Previously, he had suggested that the new Iranian leader would not last long without approval from the White House.
On March 26, Trump announced a suspension of attacks on Iranian energy facilities until April 6. However, due to a lack of progress in negotiations, he extended the deadline by 20 hours to the evening of April 7.
Trump threatened to destroy all bridges and power plants in Iran, warning that such actions would have devastating consequences for the Iranian people and could provoke a dangerous regional response.
On April 6, Iran presented a separate ten-point plan to the U.S. and Israel for ending the war through Pakistan.
On April 7, Trump announced he had agreed to suspend bombings of Iran and delay a “devastating attack” for two weeks, contingent on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. He characterized the ceasefire as mutual and deemed Iran’s ten-point proposal an acceptable basis for negotiations.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz within two weeks would be possible “with coordination with Iran’s armed forces and considering technical limitations.”
Iran's Parliament Speaker has rejected U.S. ceasefire proposals, citing violations of terms by Washington. The situation escalates amidst ongoing military operations and international diplomatic efforts.