Iran’s Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, said Sunday that Tehran will not accept any agreement with the United States unless it guarantees what he described as the rights of the Iranian people.
Speaking during a virtual session of parliament after taking the oath for a new term as speaker, Qalibaf stressed that Iran remained skeptical of American commitments and would judge any future agreement based on concrete outcomes rather than promises.
“There is no trust in the enemy’s words and promises. Our only criterion is to achieve tangible results before we fulfill our commitments in return,” Qalibaf was quoted as saying by Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB.
His remarks come amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to end months of conflict and revive direct negotiations between Tehran and Washington.
Regional tensions escalated sharply after the United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran in late February. Tehran responded with attacks targeting Israel and US allies in the Gulf and temporarily closed the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical maritime trade routes.
A ceasefire brokered by Pakistan took effect on April 8, helping to halt direct hostilities. However, follow-up talks held in Islamabad failed to produce a comprehensive agreement, prompting continued diplomatic engagement between the two sides.
US President Donald Trump later extended the truce indefinitely, creating space for renewed exchanges between American and Iranian officials.
Since then, Tehran and Washington have continued trading proposals and counterproposals aimed at restarting direct talks and reaching a broader settlement that could formally end the conflict.
Qalibaf’s comments underscore Iran’s insistence on obtaining concrete guarantees before committing to any future agreement, highlighting the challenges that remain despite ongoing diplomatic contacts.
