Iran speaker says Tehran will not accept ‘neither war nor peace’ situation, sets conditions for US deal

Edited by Gokul Ankari / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Nov 15, 2026, 16:33 IST He also credited the force with supporting what he described as resistance movements and inspiring people across the region.“Today, the Aerospace Force of the country, relying upon the divine principles and Quranic tenet, has turned 'impossible' into 'possible', threats into opportunities and also frustrated all the malicious plots orchestrated by the criminal Zionist regime and the terrorist US government against Iran,” he said.He added that the force had given hope and dignity to Iranians and people in the region, particularly Palestinian children.Qalibaf also criticised US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent over his recent remarks, describing them as a sign of Washington’s frustration with Iran’s position internationally.Join conversation “The absurd statements and immoral language of the US Treasury Secretary reveal their profound desperation in the face of the Islamic Republic’s authority on the international stage,” he said.The Iranian parliament speaker further accused the US administration of overlooking its strategic failures in the Persian Gulf and resorting to insults against Iran.His comments come amid continuing tensions between Tehran and Washington, with Iran’s military activities and warnings over maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz adding to concerns across the region.

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