As of April 24, U.S. President Trump has made a statement on the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, while Israeli media have reported news related to the Speaker of Iran. Iran has successively responded to the focus of negotiations and the domestic situation, clearly denying rumors of internal division and clarifying the core direction of current negotiations.
A spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized recently that the nature of the relevant negotiations has undergone a fundamental change, with the core issue no longer being the nuclear issue, but the complete termination of the war. In response to U.S. President Trump's repeated claims of "internal division and strife in Iran", senior Iranian officials including President Ebrahim Raisi, Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, have jointly released a message stating clearly: "In Iran, there are no so-called 'hardliners' or 'moderates'. We are all 'Iranians' and all 'revolutionaries'."
Trump Announces Three-Week Extension of Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Agreement
On April 23 local time, U.S. President Donald Trump posted on his social media platform "Truth Social", clearly stating that the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon will be extended for three weeks, a move that provides room for a temporary relaxation of the regional situation.
Iran's Foreign Ministry: Negotiation Focus Shifts to Complete Ceasefire
In response to the appointment of Iranian Speaker Ghalibaf as the head of Iran's delegation to the Islamabad negotiations, a spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs made an official response on April 23, further clarifying the core direction of the current negotiations.
The spokesperson emphasized that the nature of the recent negotiations has undergone a fundamental transformation, and the core issue has shifted from the nuclear issue to the complete termination of the war, with safeguarding national core interests becoming the top priority.
The spokesperson introduced that Ghalibaf has actual combat experience in the Iran-Iraq War and a rich resume covering multiple fields. As the Speaker of Iran, he can effectively coordinate various domestic forces and is deeply trusted by all political factions in the country. This time, Ghalibaf and Aragaqi, who also has a war background, have formed a negotiation team. Iran believes that this is an efficient diplomatic combination capable of overall planning and advancing negotiations effectively.
The spokesperson clearly pointed out that the key demands on the current negotiating table includeclaiming war reparations, resolving disputes in the Strait of Hormuz, and the complete lifting of sanctions. At the same time, Iran requires the United States and Israel to provide effective guarantees to ensure that they will not launch military aggression against Iran in the future. Any final agreement reached must be based on the bottom line of eliminating threats and preventing the recurrence of aggression.
It is worth noting that shortly before the Iranian Foreign Ministry issued the above statement, there were reports from Israel thatGhalibaf had resigned from Iran's negotiation team due to the intervention of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. So far, this news has not been further confirmed by the Iranian official.
Iranian Leadership Speaks Collectively: Denies Internal Strife and Emphasizes Unity
In response to U.S. President Trump's repeated public claims of "internal division and strife in Iran", on the evening of April 23 local time, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, and Judiciary Chief Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Eje'i jointly released a message through social media, collectively denying rumors of internal strife and division.
The three senior Iranian officials clearly stated: "In Iran, there are no so-called 'hardliners' or 'moderates'. We are all 'Iranians' and all 'revolutionaries'. With the iron-clad unity between the people and the government, and complete obedience to the Supreme Leader, we will make the invaders regret their actions."
It is reported that earlier that day, Trump had posted on social media, saying, "Iran is struggling desperately to figure out who their leader is, and they have no idea. The 'hardliners' have suffered a crushing defeat on the battlefield, while the 'moderates' are not moderate at all but are gaining respect. The infighting between the two sides is simply crazy."
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