31.05.2026 15:20
In response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s messages that "we are very close to an agreement," Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that they do not trust Washington's empty promises and declared that they will not approve any agreement until concrete gains are achieved on critical issues such as the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions, and security guarantees, and the rights of the Iranian people are secured.
A very clear message came from Tehran regarding the critical negotiations between Iran and the US. Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf emphasized that empty words or promises would not suffice for a potential agreement, stating, 'We will not approve any agreement until the rights of the Iranian people are guaranteed.'
According to Iran's official news agency IRNA, Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf made striking assessments about the negotiation process with the US during an online parliamentary session. Ghalibaf, who said that diplomacy must complement achievements on the battlefield, noted that Iran's fundamental measure for an agreement is only concrete results.
'WE WILL NOT APPROVE WITHOUT OUR RIGHTS BEING GUARANTEED'
Ghalibaf stated that they would only look at actions at the diplomacy table, using the following words: 'Our soldiers in the field of diplomacy have no trust in the enemy's words and promises. For us, obtaining concrete gains is the criterion, and in return we will fulfill our commitments. We will not approve any agreement until the rights of the Iranian people are guaranteed. No step will be taken without the other side taking action.'
'THEY ARE TRYING TO DISRUPT NATIONAL UNITY WITH MEDIA AND ECONOMIC PRESSURE'
Targeting the US and its allies in his speech, Ghalibaf argued that Western powers are trying to undermine national unity in Iran through economic pressure and media propaganda in the new phase of the war. Calling this a completely 'empty dream,' the Parliament Speaker expressed that the struggle continues resolutely not only on the front but also in diplomacy, on the streets, and in service to the public.
TRUMP SAYS 'DEAL IS CLOSE,' TEHRAN DENIES
In recent statements, US President Donald Trump gave optimistic messages that significant progress had been made in negotiations with Iran and that a deal was very close. However, the Tehran front firmly denies claims that a final agreement has been reached. According to Reuters, Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei acknowledged progress on many topics in a potential memorandum of understanding but emphasized that this does not mean Tehran is close to immediately signing a deal. The Guardian reported that Tehran stated the conditions publicly announced by Washington, especially regarding the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear materials, do not reflect Iran's official position.
WHAT ARE THE CRITICAL TOPICS IN THE NEGOTIATIONS?
The focus of the difficult negotiations between the two countries includes critical topics that could shake global and regional balances:
- Complete cessation of the war,
- Restoring security to maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz,
- International sanctions against Iran,
- Release of Iranian assets frozen in Western banks,
- Mutual security guarantees.
Meanwhile, international agencies note that Iran views recent US attacks as a 'violation of the ceasefire,' seriously jeopardizing the diplomatic process at the table.