"Iran's parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, stated that two mutually agreed measures must be fulfilled before negotiations begin: a ceasefire in Lebanon and the release of Iran's blocked assets."
"Donald Trump indicated that US forces are rearming and prepared to attack if negotiations fail, claiming, 'We're loading up the ships with the best ammunition, the best weapons ever made.'"
"Trump further asserted on social media that 'The Iranians don't seem to realize they have no cards, other than a short term extortion of the World by using' their current situation."
Iran has stated it will not participate in upcoming negotiations in Islamabad until Israel ceases its bombing of Lebanon and Iran's blocked assets are released. US Vice President JD Vance warned Iran against attempting to manipulate the talks. Uncertainty surrounds the participation of Iranian officials, with reports indicating that Israel had previously removed them from its bombing targets at the US's request. Donald Trump has threatened military action if negotiations do not succeed, emphasizing the US's military readiness.
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