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Iran's Ghalibaf criticizes hardliners over US talks

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has criticized hardline rivals for opposing negotiations with the US, warning they will destroy the country.

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With a ceasefire deadline looming, internal divisions within Iran's political establishment over talks with the United States have spilled into public view. Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, in a meeting with his advisors, criticized hardline figures Saeed Jalili and the Paydari Front for their opposition to the diplomatic process. Ghalibaf warned that their stance would lead to the destruction of the country, highlighting the significant rift as the negotiation window narrows. This public rebuke underscores the high-stakes debate in Tehran as the regime faces intense pressure from both domestic factions and external deadlines.
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