Iranian Parliament Dismisses U.S. Negotiation Claims as "Fake News"

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  Read more TEHRAN  — On March 23,  2026,  Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf,  the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament,  issued a formal rebuttal to assertions made by U. S.  President Donald Trump concerning "productive" high-level talks between Washington and Tehran.  In a series of public statements,  Ghalibaf characterized the reports as "fake news, " alleging that the claims were a strategic maneuver intended to influence global markets. Disputed Claims of Diplomacy The friction followed a post by President Trump on the social media platform Truth Social,  in which he stated that the U. S.  and Iran had engaged in "very good and productive conversations" over a 48-hour period.  The President further announced a five-day postponement of planned military strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure,  citing these discussions as a sign of a potential "complete and total resolution" of regional hostilities. However,  the Iranian le...

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Ordered to Wear Ankle Bracelet Ahead of Coup Trial



Brasília, Brazil – In a significant development that underscores Brazil's commitment to judicial independence, the nation's Supreme Federal Court (STF) has ordered former President Jair Bolsonaro to wear an electronic ankle monitor and remain at his residence during most hours. This stringent measure comes as Bolsonaro faces trial on serious charges alleging his involvement in an attempted coup after his 2022 electoral defeat.

The decision from Brazil's highest court stands firm, even amidst vocal interventions from President Donald Trump, who has publicly demanded the case be dropped and has linked the legal proceedings to trade tariffs on Brazilian goods.

Federal police conducted searches at Bolsonaro's residence and the headquarters of his political party in Brasília on Friday, July 18, as part of the ongoing investigation. Alongside the electronic monitoring, local media reports indicate that Bolsonaro is also prohibited from using social media and contacting other individuals under investigation by the STF, including his son, Eduardo Bolsonaro, a lawmaker residing in the United States.



Bolsonaro is currently on trial before the Supreme Court, accused of orchestrating an alleged plot to overturn the results of the 2022 presidential election, which saw him defeated by current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Brazil's Prosecutor-General Paulo Gonet recently submitted a report to the Supreme Court stating that "the evidence is clear: the defendant acted systematically, throughout his mandate and after his defeat at the polls, to incite insurrection and destabilize the democratic rule of law."


The former president has consistently denied the allegations, characterizing the trial as a "witch hunt," a term notably echoed by his ally, Donald Trump. Despite the external pressures, the Brazilian Supreme Court appears resolute in pursuing the legal process.


This latest development marks a critical juncture in the legal saga surrounding the former president, as Brazil's judiciary continues to navigate the complex implications of the alleged post-election events and maintain the integrity of its democratic institutions. The trial is expected to continue, with the ankle bracelet and home confinement serving as precautionary measures as the legal proceedings unfold.

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