Iran says prepared new 'cards' for battlefield

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf reiterated that Iran will not engage in negotiations with the United States under the threat of sanctions, emphasizing that Tehran has spent the past two weeks preparing new strategic options. He noted that talks were slated to occur in Pakistan, but Iran has not dispatched any representatives to the meeting. The statement underscores ongoing diplomatic stalemate and Tehran's refusal to negotiate under pressure. The lack of an Iranian delegation suggests further delays in any potential US‑Iran dialogue.