Iran won't negotiate unless U.S. honors deal, parliament speaker says

Iran will not resume negotiations with the United States unless Washington fully upholds its commitments under a memorandum of understanding, stated Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Tuesday.

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We are participating in talks, but if the other side does not fulfill its commitments through these talks, we are ready for war.

Ghalibaf asserted that Iran considers recent events in the Persian Gulf a violation of a ceasefire agreement and will respond, pointing to attacks on U.S. bases in Bahrain and Kuwait. He emphasized Iran's commitment to the agreement's implementation, stating, "We are participating in talks, but if the other side does not fulfill its commitments through these talks, we are ready for war."

The Iranian official stressed that Tehran currently has "no negotiations" with the U.S. outside of those concerning the implementation of the five terms of the understanding memorandum. He also announced the formation of a committee involving Iran, the United States, and Lebanon to oversee the cessation of the war in Lebanon.

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no negotiations

Furthermore, Ghalibaf mentioned that free passage through the Strait of Hormuz is limited to 60 days under the memorandum. He reiterated Iran's unwavering stance on its rights in the Strait, stating the country has exported over 40 million barrels of oil since the naval blockade ended. He also warned that if the U.S. attempts to deprive Iran of oil exports, "no one will benefit from oil."

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no one will benefit from oil.