Qalibaf: Our conditions are clear for any agreement between Iran and America
Iranian Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf announced that Tehran will not agree to any deal with the United States that does not fully and explicitly guarantee the rights of the Iranian people. In a video broadcast on Iranian state television, Ghalibaf explained that Iranian negotiators do not trust the other side's promises or words, emphasizing the need for real and tangible guarantees before taking any official steps to sign an agreement.
Dimensions of the conflict and conditions for drafting any agreement between Iran and America
These decisive statements come at a highly sensitive time, as Tehran and Washington exchange diplomatic proposals regarding a draft memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war that erupted on February 28. In this context, reports published by The New York Times and Axios revealed that US President Donald Trump has sent a new proposal to Tehran containing more stringent conditions than before. Iran demands, as part of its fundamental rights, the lifting of economic sanctions and the release of its frozen financial assets in foreign banks, considering these steps essential prerequisites for any future political settlement.
Background of diplomatic and economic tensions between the two countries
The roots of Iranian-American disagreements lie in decades of political and economic conflict, particularly following Washington's withdrawal from the nuclear agreement and the reimposition of crippling sanctions that have devastated the Iranian economy. Tehran believes that past experiences have proven the futility of verbal promises, leading the current leadership to insist on strict legal and economic guarantees. This legacy of mutual distrust casts a shadow over the current negotiations, with the Iranian side maintaining that any concessions made without tangible reciprocity would constitute an unacceptable retreat that undermines national sovereignty and the interests of the Iranian people.
The Strait of Hormuz and the effects of escalation on global energy security
The repercussions of this conflict extend beyond the diplomatic sphere, impacting global energy security and the international economy. With the outbreak of the latest confrontations, Iran effectively closed the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway through which approximately one-fifth of the world's oil supply passes. Tehran insists that controlling navigation in this strait falls within its legitimate sovereign rights. This escalatory measure has placed the international community on edge, as any failure to reach a comprehensive agreement could exacerbate the energy crisis and drive up global oil prices. This underscores the critical regional and international importance of the outcome of the ongoing negotiations between Tehran and Washington under the administration of President Donald Trump.
