The Iran has ruled out accepting any agreement with the United States unless it fully guarantees and protects what Tehran describes as the rights and interests of the Iranian people, highlighting continuing divisions in ongoing negotiations between the two countries.
Iranian chief negotiator and parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Tehran would not approve any deal until it was satisfied that the nation’s interests had been properly secured. He also expressed skepticism about Washington’s commitments, stating that Iranian negotiators do not rely solely on American assurances or promises.
The remarks come as Iran and the United States continue exchanging proposals aimed at reaching a broader agreement amid heightened regional tensions and efforts to stabilize the Middle East. Reports indicate that Washington recently presented a revised framework containing tougher conditions, though details of the proposal have not been publicly disclosed.
Among Tehran’s key demands are sanctions relief and access to billions of dollars in frozen assets held abroad. Iranian officials have repeatedly argued that meaningful economic guarantees must form part of any final arrangement.
The negotiations have also been complicated by disputes surrounding the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy route. Iran maintains that its role in overseeing the waterway and protecting its interests in the region cannot be ignored during talks.
Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump has reiterated that preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons remains a central American objective, while also calling for the reopening of key shipping routes.
Despite continued diplomatic engagement, major disagreements remain unresolved, leaving the prospects of a final agreement uncertain as both sides continue negotiations under mounting regional and international pressure.
