diff --git a/mautrix_telegram/portal.py b/mautrix_telegram/portal.py
index d4e1da9b..2ec7d5e3 100644
--- a/mautrix_telegram/portal.py
+++ b/mautrix_telegram/portal.py
@@ -1262,12 +1262,7 @@ class Portal(DBPortal, BasePortal):
     async def _send_delivery_receipt(
         self, event_id: EventID, room_id: RoomID | None = None
     ) -> None:
-        # TODO maybe check if the bot is in the room rather than assuming based on self.encrypted
-        if (
-            event_id
-            and self.config["bridge.delivery_receipts"]
-            and (self.encrypted or self.peer_type != "user")
-        ):
+        if event_id and self.config["bridge.delivery_receipts"]:
             try:
                 await self.az.intent.mark_read(room_id or self.mxid, event_id)
             except Exception: