Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf harshly criticized those opposing ongoing talks for a possible deal with the US. Ghalibaf, who led the Iranian delegation in recent Washington talks, said opponents, particularly figures like Iranian Supreme National Security Council member Saeed Jalili and hardline lawmaker Amirhossein Sabeti, were being characterized as destructive extreme militia-like actors. Ghalibaf said this opposition was backed by state television and hardline supporters, increasing resistance to the talks. He also voiced concerns about the possibility of his own removal and the dismissal of Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. These remarks show that debates over diplomatic negotiations and political balances within Iran are continuing.