Iran Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said a Lebanon ceasefire and release of Iran’s blocked assets must occur before negotiations with the US begin. His remarks came after Donald Trump’s cryptic “WORLD’S MOST POWERFUL RESET!” post. Meanwhile, US Vice President JD Vance departed for Pakistan, warning Iran against misleading Washington during talks.

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of Iranian Parliament, issued a strong statement ahead of anticipated peace negotiations, asserting that key preconditions must be met before talks with the United States can begin.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Ghalibaf said that two previously agreed measures, a ceasefire in Lebanon and the release of Iran’s blocked financial assets, remain unimplemented. "Two of the measures mutually agreed upon between the parties have yet to be implemented: a ceasefire in Lebanon and the release of Iran’s blocked assets prior to the commencement of negotiations. These two matters must be fulfilled before negotiations begin," he wrote.

His remarks came shortly after Donald Trump, President of the United States, posted a cryptic message on Truth Social, stating, "WORLD’S MOST POWERFUL RESET!", fueling speculation over potential diplomatic developments and the direction of upcoming talks.

Meanwhile, JD Vance, Vice President of the United States, departed for Pakistan to participate in peace negotiations involving Iran. Speaking to reporters before boarding his flight, Vance expressed cautious optimism about the dialogue while warning Tehran against attempting to mislead Washington during negotiations.