Iran Parliament Speaker Rejects Claims of Mandatory US Imports

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has rejected claims that the release of Iran's frozen assets would be tied to mandatory imports of US agricultural products. In a statement, Ghalibaf sarcastically remarked, "America falsely claims our unfrozen assets will buy their agriculture. Interesting. The only crop we're harvesting is what you planted: decades of mistrust. It's organic, abundant, and homegrown." He further added, "But apparently the U.S. only exports GMO soybeans, broken promises, and trash talks." The remarks come amid ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States, particularly regarding the unfreezing of Iranian assets held abroad. The issue has been a point of contention, with some reports suggesting that the US sought to condition the release of funds on Iran purchasing American goods. Ghalibaf's comments reflect the deep-seated mistrust between the two nations, rooted in decades of adversarial relations. The speaker's statement underscores Iran's stance of not yielding to external pressures, especially from the US. According to Mehr News, Ghalibaf's remarks were made in response to allegations that the release of Iranian frozen assets would be linked to imports of US agricultural products.