As the US-Iran nuclear deal enters its final stage, Iran's foreign ministry spokesman declared that Iran's missile capabilities are "for launching, not negotiations" and will not be discussed with any party. The statement came as Iranian state media celebrated what it called a "surrender agreement" signed by President Trump during a dinner with Macron, and rejected by the Iranian president with his own signature.
Iranian state-linked channels and Telegram outlets mocked the US-Iran agreement overnight, publishing an account in which the 'Iranian regime is euphoric, unable to believe it managed to subdue Trump so easily.' The account, shared widely in Persian-language media, described the deal as a 'surrender agreement' signed by President Trump 'casually during a dinner with Macron,' sent to Tehran, and returned with the Iranian president's signature.
Iran's foreign ministry spokesman reinforced the hardline posture in a statement: 'Our missiles are meant for launching, not negotiations. Our missiles don't even like being talked about. Iran's defensive capabilities will not be discussed in any process, with any side.'
The development comes as the US-Iran deal was officially announced days earlier. Trump said he gave Israel a copy of the agreement on Wednesday evening, June 17. The Zioneer has reported extensively on the evolving deal, including Iran's presentation of it as an imposed victory and Trump's insistence that it prevents a nuclear weapon. Israel's defense establishment has expressed concern that the agreement does not address Iran's missile program or regional proxies — concerns that the Iranian spokesman's statement appears to confirm.
2 developments
- StrongIran presents US deal as imposed victory, says Trump forced to accept terms
- StrongTrump says he signed an MoU with Iran; Tehran insists defensive capabilities not up for negotiation
- StrongIranian Foreign Ministry mocks Trump's nuclear remarks
- StrongIranian Foreign Ministry spokesman: toll collection in Strait of Hormuz continues, contradicting Trump
Source and signal
- Internal intake