Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said Tuesday that accepting the rights of the Iranian people is the only viable diplomatic path.
This stance follows the rejection of a specific Iranian framework by the U.S., signaling a hardening of Tehran's position regarding nuclear-related conditions and national guarantees.
Speaking at a press briefing in Tehran, Qalibaf said there is no alternative to accepting the rights of the Iranian people as set out in Iran’s 14-point proposal [1]. He said any other approach would be futile [1].
The Speaker linked the current diplomatic deadlock to the actions of the U.S. administration. Qalibaf said the "reckless steps" of U.S. President Donald Trump would ignite the entire region [2].
Tehran maintains that the 14-point proposal [1] is the necessary baseline for any successful negotiation. The Speaker said the current environment is intensive, serious, and full of challenges [3].
Iran continues to insist on guarantees regarding nuclear conditions that the U.S. has previously declined to provide [2]. Qalibaf's remarks suggest that the Iranian government views the 14-point proposal as a non-negotiable requirement for stability in the region.
“There is no alternative to accepting the rights of the Iranian people”
The insistence on a specific 14-point framework indicates that Iran is shifting from flexible negotiation to a demand-based diplomatic posture. By framing the proposal as the only viable path, Tehran is attempting to place the burden of regional escalation on the U.S. administration, effectively linking nuclear concessions to the acceptance of a broader set of political and national rights.
