{
  "id": 8701001,
  "title": "Iranian parliament speaker warns against rejecting negotiations, cites risk of endless war",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/iranian-parliament-speaker-warns-against-rejecting-negotiations-cites",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-20T14:20:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/world/smdf1glrw"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, cautioned against rejecting negotiations, warning that it could lead to a prolonged war of attrition. He emphasized that Iran must adopt both military and diplomatic approaches in conflict, stating that certain political factions' rejection of negotiations and focus on war constitutes a \"strategic mistake.\" Ghalibaf identified two strategic errors: the first is an outlook that advocates for war without a clear plan to end it decisively, while the second involves underestimating Iran's national capabilities and fear of surrendering to the enemy's unilateral terms. The parliament speaker further explained that the first mistake perpetuates a constant state of crisis, while the second sacrifices the nation's resources and dignity to the enemy, undermining the country's unity and cohesion. Regarding recent diplomatic efforts, Ghalibaf noted that Iran's positions remain \"clear, rational, and absolutely non-negotiable.\" He confirmed that Iran has communicated its messages and conditions to the other side through mediators, emphasizing that the enemy recognizes the closure of deception and unilateral imposition. Ghalibaf concluded that unless Iran's legitimate rights are recognized and US commitments are fulfilled, there will be no opportunity to return to prior negotiations or reopen the Strait of Hormuz.",
  "summary": "Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned that refusing negotiations could drag the country into a prolonged war of attrition.",
  "key_points": [
    "Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warns against rejecting negotiations.",
    "Ghalibaf cites risk of endless war if Iran rejects talks.",
    "Two strategic errors: war without clear end plan and underestimating Iran's capabilities."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}