Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf said Wednesday evening that even if a final agreement is reached and approved by the Security Council, it will remain unworthy of trust, according to Iranian sources. 'Our guarantee is our strength,' he added, in the latest hardline pushback from within the regime as diplomatic talks advance.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf issued a sharp dismissal of the emerging diplomatic framework on Wednesday evening, saying that any final agreement, even if endorsed by the UN Security Council, would not merit trust.
Ghalibaf's remarks, reported by Iranian sources, align with his previous statements as The Zioneer has covered — including his June 12 warning of 'no ifs, buts, or excuses' and his broader rejection of diplomatic compromise. The statement comes as Foreign Minister Araghchi faces internal criticism over the terms being negotiated with the US, and as the Security Council reportedly prepares to vote on a memorandum of understanding.
The speaker's insistence that 'our strength is our guarantee' underscores the ongoing rift within Iran's leadership between hardliners and those pursuing a deal. The outcome of the Security Council vote and any subsequent implementation remain open questions.
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