Tehran, Iran. Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the United States is publicly talking about negotiations while secretly planning a ground attack, according to Iranian state media.
Claims on negotiations and military plans
Iranian state media reported that Ghalibaf said the United States was openly sending messages about negotiation and dialogue while covertly planning a ground invasion.
Comments on Iran’s armed forces
State media reported that Ghalibaf said Iran’s armed forces were waiting for U.S. ground troops to arrive on Iranian soil and were ready to punish their regional partners.
How do you assess the impact of these statements on prospects for negotiations?