Iran’s chief negotiator dismisses trust in verbal guarantees, emphasizing military leverage amid stalled U.S. talks.
Iran’s parliament speaker and top negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, stated that Tehran secures concessions through military strength rather than diplomatic negotiations. He underscored that Iran distrusts verbal commitments or guarantees, prioritizing tangible actions over words in dealings with the U.S. and other parties.
The remarks follow prolonged negotiations complicated by mutual distrust, escalations in the Strait of Hormuz, and disputes over sanctions and security. Ghalibaf’s stance reflects Iran’s long-held view that military readiness determines outcomes, not diplomatic assurances. Previous agreements collapsed due to perceived lack of reciprocity, he noted.
Ghalibaf’s comments signal no unilateral concessions, as Iran demands reciprocal steps from counterparts before any action.