Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has firmly rejected the idea of negotiations under pressure, saying such talks are unacceptable under any circumstances.

In a message shared on social media, he accused Donald Trump of attempting to turn diplomatic negotiations into a “surrender table.”

Ghalibaf said that by enforcing a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz and breaching the ceasefire, the US president is miscalculating if he believes Iran can be forced into submission or that such actions could justify further escalation.

He emphasized that coercion does not produce results in diplomacy and reiterated that Iran will not engage in talks under threats. He added that over the past two weeks, Iran has strengthened its preparedness to demonstrate new capabilities if required.

Meanwhile, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said the United States must scale back its excessive demands and respect the rights of the Iranian people. While acknowledging that Washington has previously pursued military options, he stressed that diplomacy remains the only viable path forward.

Separately, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baghaei said the US is not showing genuine intent in negotiations and warned that repeating past mistakes could prompt a decisive response. He also described US proposals as unrealistic, adding that the relocation of Iran’s nuclear material has never been part of any discussions.

Speaking at a press conference in Tehran, Baghaei stated that Iran cannot trust the US and will continue to safeguard its national interests. He added that there is no intention, at this stage, to join further negotiations.

He accused Washington of failing to show seriousness in advancing diplomacy, alleging that the US had taken aggressive actions and violated the ceasefire. “We have full confidence in our capabilities and do not trust the United States,” he said, adding that the US has not learned from past experiences and that talks are not possible under current conditions.