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IRAN PARLIAMENTARY NATIONAL SECURITY COMMISSION MEMBER: "GIVEN THE CLEAR CEASEFIRE BREACH AND THE HOSTILE CLIMATE FOSTERED BY AMERICA, NO TALKS SHOULD OCCUR, AS THE LANGUAGE OF THREATS AND AGGRESSION WILL NOT BE MET WITH A DIPLOMATIC REPLY."

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📰via FS
✍️Edited by Luís Barata

An Iranian parliamentary national security official stated that ongoing ceasefire violations and U.S.-fostered hostility preclude any diplomatic talks, emphasizing that threats and aggression will not be met with dialogue. This hardline stance reinforces geopolitical risk in the region, likely tightening oil supply expectations and boosting risk premiums in energy markets, particularly Brent crude and Middle East-focused energy equities. The rhetoric heightens near-term downside risks for any de-escalation-driven market positioning, especially in assets tied to improved Iran-West relations, such as Iranian bond proxies and regional shipping rates. Traders will watch for the next public response from U.S. or European diplomatic channels, as well as any follow-up statements from Iran’s foreign ministry, for signals on whether the door to negotiations remains closed.

Source: Originally reported by FS at April 20, 2026. Summary and market context by Trading News Terminal editorial.

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