The head of the Parliament’s Communications Department, Iman Shamsaei, called these reports unfounded, according to statements quoted by the official IRNA news agency.

Shamsaei emphasized that Qalibaf has not resigned from any position and continues to perform his duties normally, while also stating that such reports seek to “deceive public opinion and generate confusion.”

Israeli Channel 12 had reported that the head of the Iranian legislature had left the leadership of the negotiating team due to disagreements with the Revolutionary Guard. Qalibaf is considered a figure close to that force, of which he was Air Force commander.

In this context, Pakistan intensified efforts to convene a second round of talks between Tehran and Washington, following an initial meeting held in Islamabad on April 11 and 12, after a two-week ceasefire that began on April 8.

US President Donald Trump announced the extension of this truce at Pakistan’s request, “until Tehran presents its proposal,” without specifying a timeframe.

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