- Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf stated that Tehran will judge the United States by its actions rather than promises while insisting on the full securing of national rights before any agreement is accepted.
- A draft memorandum of understanding reportedly includes the release of 12 billion dollars in frozen Iranian assets and a 60-day extension of the current ceasefire to allow for further nuclear negotiations.
- US President Donald Trump has returned a revised proposal with tougher terms as disputes persist over Iran's nuclear stockpile and security arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz.
- Market reactions show oil prices falling and stocks rising on tentative signs of a preliminary agreement despite hardline rhetoric from Iranian officials.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that the US military is prepared to resume combat operations in the Gulf if a final deal cannot be reached.
Iran negotiator Qalibaf demands secured rights as US peace deal remains unfinalized
May 31, 2026, 11:24:20 AM UTC(2 days ago)
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IRAN'S TOP NEGOTIATOR QALIBAF: NO AGREEMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE NATION'S RIGHTS ARE SECURED - IRNA
