The Iranian ambassador to Pakistan, Moghaddam, posted on the 21st:
"This is a universally recognized truth: a nation with a powerful civilization will never negotiate under threat or force."
"This is an essential principle—Islamic, and sacred."
May the United States come to realize this."
During the first round of U.S.-Iran negotiations, Ambassador Moghaddam was the third-ranking member of the Iranian delegation, coming after Speaker Kalibaf and Foreign Minister Alaghazi.
Some believe that the ambassador's expression was too subtle, as "poetic allusions and civilizational references are like feeding truffles to wild boars"—for such a barbarian imbued with arrogant power, a "simpler language" is needed.
Regarding the uncertain negotiations, Iran's Parliament Speaker Kalibaf said more directly this morning: "Iran does not accept negotiations under pressure. Trump is attempting to turn the diplomatic table into a 'surrender table'."
"We do not accept negotiations under the shadow of threats; we will unveil new cards on the battlefield."
Iran and the United States announced a ceasefire on April 8, originally set for two weeks, expiring on the 22nd.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1863065856951305/
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