Iran's top negotiator says US 'lacks will to fulfill its commitments' after Israeli hit on Beirut
๐ฐ Middle East Eye ยท ๐ Jun 14, 2026, 01:34 PM ยท ๐ middleeasteye.net
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What happened?
Iran's top negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf stated that Israel's strike on Beirut's southern suburbs demonstrates the US either lacks the will or ability to fulfill its commitments, and that continuing the relevant path is not possible if the US cannot meet its commitments.
Why does this event matter?
This public statement from Iran's lead negotiator erodes bilateral trust between Iran and the US, casting doubt on the feasibility of ongoing or future diplomatic engagements between the two countries.
Iran's top negotiator says US 'lacks will to fulfill its commitments' after Israeli hit on Beirut Iran's top negotiator, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, said that Israel's assault on Beirut's southern suburbs showed that the US "either lacks the will to fulfill its commitments or the ability to do so". "If