Iran Open to 'Genuine' US Talks Amid Trump's Threats, Warns of Retaliation
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News18•29-01-2026, 07:12
Iran Open to 'Genuine' US Talks Amid Trump's Threats, Warns of Retaliation
- •Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated Tehran is open to talks with the US if negotiations are "genuine" and aim for a real nuclear deal.
- •Ghalibaf warned of retaliation against US soldiers if Iran is attacked, following Trump's threats of military action and troop buildup in the Middle East.
- •He expressed skepticism of Trump, citing the US withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal and alleged green-lighting of an Israeli attack before planned talks.
- •Tehran insists talks must be within international regulations and Trump must distance himself from "warmongers" for peace.
- •Ghalibaf dismissed recent Iranian protests as a foreign-orchestrated "terrorist pseudo-coup" and vowed revenge for security officers killed.
Why It Matters: Iran is open to genuine nuclear talks with the US but warns of retaliation if attacked, amidst escalating tensions.
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