Tehran labels framework deal 'US defeat' as Trump threatens to halt talks

Trump Says Iran Ceasefire Over But Talks on Deal to Continue

President Donald Trump said the US would continue talks with Iran but considers the ceasefire between the countries to be over. “The Islamic Republic of Iran has asked us to continue ‘talks.’ We have agreed to do so, but the United States has stated to them, in no uncertain terms, that the Cease Fire is OVER!,” Trump said Friday on social media. Trita Parsi, Executive Vice President at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft joined to discuss also saying the track record of the US in the region, particularly in terms of democratizing countries, is abysmal. (Source: Bloomberg)

Iran’s Ghalibaf calls US deal an ‘American declaration of defeat’

Iran’s Ghalibaf calls US deal an ‘American declaration of defeat’ Iran’s chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has described the agreement reached with the United States to end the regional war as an “American declaration of defeat”. Speaking at a conference in Azerbaijan’s capital, Baku, on Wednesday, Ghalibaf said the Islamabad understanding, finalised through Pakistani mediation, was not achieved through “pressure and coercion”, but through the “resistance and authority” of the Iranian people. Ghalibaf, who also serves as Iran’s parliament speaker, said Tehran viewed the withdrawal of foreign military forces from the Middle East as a strategic objective, arguing that their presence was a source of instability rather than lasting security. “We see the future of the region not in confrontation but in interaction, and not in elimination but in coexistence,” he said, in an apparent overture to Gulf states targeted by Iranian strikes during the war. Ghalibaf also reiterated that ending the war in Lebanon was a central condition for reaching a final agreement with Washington. “For us, the ceasefire in Lebanon has been and remains as important as the ceasefire in Iran,” he said.

US to Discuss Iran's Nuclear Program, Lebanon Ceasefire at Talks in Switzerland – Vance

US Vice President JD Vance said the United States would discuss Tehran's nuclear program and the Lebanon ceasefire during talks with Iran in Switzerland.

'Ready for war': Iran draws red line for US, says no final talks until MoU terms are met

Iran's Parliament Speaker has issued a stark warning of war if the US fails to adhere to a memorandum of understanding, emphasizing that negotiations will halt until Washington fulfills its commitments. Tehran views recent Persian Gulf incidents as violations, vowing a strong reaction. Discussions are currently focused on implementing the MoU, including the lifting of a naval blockade and the release of frozen assets, with technical talks planned in Doha.

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