Iran Requires Conditions to Accept US Deal

Iran has stated that it will not accept a United States agreement unless it is confident that the rights of Iranian citizens are fully protected.

Chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf made the comments on Sunday during a video broadcast on state television.

Ghalibaf emphasized that Iranian negotiators should not rely on trust or assurances from Washington.

"We will not approve any agreement until we are certain that the rights of the Iranian people have been upheld," he said.

"Iranian negotiators neither trust the enemy’s words nor its promises," Ghalibaf added.

His remarks come as both sides continue to exchange proposals in an effort to reach a framework agreement that would end the conflict that escalated on February 28 and has affected the Middle East.

According to The New York Times and Axios, U.S. President Donald Trump returned a revised proposal to Tehran, reportedly containing stricter conditions, though the details remain unclear.

Iran has consistently maintained that the lifting of sanctions and the release of frozen assets abroad are essential conditions for any agreement with Washington.

The Islamic Republic has also asserted its control over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route that it considers part of its sovereign rights.