Ghalibaf reaffirms commitment to martyrs in US-Israel attack

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf reaffirmed his commitment to the martyrs of the US-Israeli aggression on Iran, as he traveled to Zurich for talks on implementing a recent understanding between Iran and the United States.

In a post on X on Saturday, Ghalibaf stated, "I regard the innocent children of Minab and all the martyrs of our beloved Iran as constant witnesses to my actions and conduct." He referred to the southern Iranian city of Minab, where 168 people, including schoolchildren, were martyred in a US-Israeli attack on February 28, according to Press TV. "They see us and have expectations of us," he added, expressing hope that he would not be ashamed before the innocent martyrs and the people of Iran.

The post included a picture of Ghalibaf deplaning from an aircraft carrying the delegation, which has been named "Minab 168" in commemoration of the martyrs. The delegation, also joined by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, is expected to hold discussions on how obligations agreed upon by the two sides will be carried out.

Ahead of the trip, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stressed that the visit should not be viewed as the start of a new round of negotiations aimed at reaching a final agreement. "This trip is essentially aimed at demanding the fulfillment of the other party's commitments," Baghaei said. "Any understanding or agreement is ultimately tested during the implementation phase."

Baghaei added that talks on a final agreement cannot begin until implementation of several key provisions of the memorandum is underway. "Unfortunately, we are not witnessing that situation at present," he said. The spokesman also voiced concern over continued Israeli military aggression against Lebanon, emphasizing that it undermines the first clause of the memorandum, namely cessation of aggression on all fronts, including Lebanon.

According to Mehr News, the talks in Zurich are focused on pursuing the implementation of commitments contained in the understanding recently signed between Iran and the US.