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State media: Iran's military spokesperson claims that the US is negotiating only with itself

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 25, 2026

According to state media, an 'Iranian' military spokesman stated that the United States was negotiating with itself on a Wednesday, just a day after Donald Trump, U.S. president, said Tehran wanted to reach a deal in order to end the conflict in 'the Middle East.

Washington drafted a 15-point plan to?end the conflict? and sent it to Tehran. A?person with knowledge of the matter? told a reporter on Tuesday.

"Has your inner conflict reached a point where you are negotiating with yourself?" Ebrahim Zalfaqari was the spokesperson for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters (the unified command of Iran’s armed forces). He reportedly taunted U.S. leaders.

"People like us?cannot get along with people who are like you."

Zolfaqari stated that?U.S. Investments and energy prices prior to the war would not return until Washington accepts that Iranian forces are able to guarantee regional stability. (Reporting and Editing by Christopher Cushing).

(source: Reuters)

Tags: Asia Marine Services Middle East North America

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