Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Iran never keeps its promises, warning the Islamic Republic believes it holds leverage over the United States and that Washington must prove otherwise. The remarks, distributed via the '301 Arab World' the source, add a prominent Republican voice to skepticism over the reported US-Iran understanding.
Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo cautioned Thursday that the Islamic Republic cannot be expected to honor any agreement with the United States, asserting in a statement carried by the '301 Arab World' the source that 'the Islamic Republic never keeps its promises.' Pompeo, who served under President Trump and was a key architect of the maximum-pressure campaign against Tehran, said Iran believes it holds 'leverage' over Washington and urged the US to prove otherwise.
The remarks come amid a wave of Republican criticism of the reported US-Iran memorandum of understanding. As The Zioneer has reported, former Vice President Mike Pence, Vice President JD Vance, and others have publicly questioned the deal's terms and Tehran's willingness to comply. The White House itself acknowledged this week that the MOU 'could fail.' Pompeo's statement adds a seasoned hawk to the chorus — though as a former official, his views do not represent current administration policy.
The source channel did not specify the venue or context of Pompeo's statement, and the quote was not independently verified by this desk. The statement underscores the deep partisan and strategic divide over the emerging framework with Iran.
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