Iranian parliament member Rasoul Bakhshi Dastejardi criticized the negotiations with the United States, claiming that during the war Iran had the upper hand and the West's reserves were depleted. He said that after the talks Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz, the West replenished its stockpiles, and now the Americans even charge for passage, according to a report from an Iranian the source. Dastejardi added that Trump's threat to eliminate the leader proves negotiations with the US are unreasonable.
The remarks by Rasoul Bakhshi Dastejardi, a member of the Iranian parliament, add to a growing chorus of hardline criticism inside Iran over the negotiations with the United States. Dastejardi argued that Iran squandered its wartime leverage — when the West's fuel reserves were running low — by reopening the Strait of Hormuz, only to see the US now charging for passage. He also highlighted what he called a direct threat from President Trump to eliminate Iran's Supreme Leader, framing it as evidence that talks with Washington are futile. The comments come amid broader internal Iranian debate reported over recent weeks, with multiple officials and analysts questioning the terms of the emerging memorandum of understanding. The report is based on a single source and has not been independently verified.
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