Questions Dog Tentative US-Iran Deal as Iranian Official Says Concessions Come ‘Through Missiles’
The proposal would ease sanctions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz as negotiators seek to address Iran’s nuclear stockpile.
- On Friday, sources reported President Donald Trump is considering an initial agreement with Iran to extend the current ceasefire by 60 days, allowing unrestricted oil and gas shipments through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
- The 3-month-old war prompted these negotiations as Iran holds 440.9 kilograms of uranium enriched up to 60% purity, a technical step from weapons-grade 90% levels that negotiators aim to address.
- Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that sides reached a tentative agreement, though they continue to debate "a couple of language points" and he could not confirm Trump's approval.
- Expressing skepticism Friday, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf stated his country has "no trust in guarantees or words" and warned "the victor in any agreement is the one who plans better for the war."
- Under the proposed memorandum, Iran must remove all mines from the Strait of Hormuz within 30 days and cease imposing tolls, though Trump previously indicated he would not be comfortable with such a plan.
11 Articles
11 Articles
Iranian missiles win concessions: Chief negotiator
TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – Iran's top negotiator in talks with the US, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, reiterated Tehran’s lack of trust in the opposite side, saying the Islamic Republic gains concessions not through negotiations, but through missiles.
The speaker of Iran's parliament and head of the country's negotiating team has just issued a brief statement. Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf listed three main points regarding the ongoing talks with the US: Iran gains concessions "not through dialogue, but through missiles" and "in negotiations, we only explain them"; Iran does not trust "words" - "only behavior is the criterion" and "no action will be taken before the other side takes action"; "The …
Questions Dog Tentative US-Iran Deal as Iranian Official Says Concessions Come ‘Through Missiles’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Uncertainty swirled Friday around what the U.S. called a tentative deal to extend the ceasefire in its war with Iran. It wasn't clear whether U.S. President Donald Trump supports it, and a top Iranian official said his country wins concessions “through missiles,” not talks.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 83% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
