Afghanistan, May 30 -- Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaker of Iran's parliament and a senior negotiator, said on Friday that Tehran does not trust promises or guarantees and will judge any agreement with the United States solely by actions taken on the ground. His remarks came as indirect negotiations between Washington and Tehran continue amid efforts to extend a fragile ceasefire and reach a broader political understanding.
Writing on X, Ghalibaf said Iran secures concessions through strength rather than dialogue alone, arguing that any side entering an agreement must remain prepared for future confrontation. He added that Iran would not take any step before seeing concrete action from the other side.
His comments underscore the deep mist...