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...

Minority Calls for Dismissal of Dr. Hannah Bissiw-Kotei and Malik Basintale Over Alleged Election Violence Endorsement

 


Kumasi, Ghana – The Minority Caucus in Parliament has reportedly called for the immediate dismissal of Dr. Hannah Bissiw-Kotei and Malik Basintale, prominent figures within the opposition, following allegations of their endorsement of violence during the recent Ablekuma North parliamentary re-run election.

The demand comes in the wake of disturbances reported during the re-run, which saw a civil group, the Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO), strongly condemn acts of "political thuggery, intimidation, and inducement of voters." While specific details linking Dr. Bissiw-Kotei and Mr. Basintale to the alleged endorsements remain under scrutiny, the Minority's call highlights growing concerns over electoral integrity and political rhetoric.

The Ablekuma North constituency re-run was necessitated by irregularities in the 2024 general elections, with the Electoral Commission (EC) ordering a re-vote in 19 polling stations. The re-run itself was marred by incidents of violence, including assaults on political figures, prompting widespread condemnation from civil society organizations.


The Minority's demand underscores the escalating political tensions surrounding recent electoral processes and the pressing need for accountability from political actors. Further developments are expected as the allegations are investigated and the relevant political parties respond to the calls for dismissal.

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