A senior Iranian official said Tuesday night that the United States is returning Iran to the starting point and must recognize Tehran as the big winner, adding that Iran will dictate the terms. The official also stated that the Strait of Hormuz will not return to its pre-war status under any circumstances, according to a report by The Zioneer.
A senior Iranian official said Tuesday night that the United States is returning Iran to the starting point and must recognize Tehran as the big winner, adding that Iran will dictate the terms of any agreement. The official also stated that the Strait of Hormuz will not return to its pre-war status under any circumstances.
The statement adds to a series of Iranian declarations framing the ongoing US-Iran negotiations as a victory for Tehran. As The Zioneer has previously reported, Iranian officials have consistently presented the emerging memorandum of understanding as a strategic achievement, with senior figures asserting that the practical commitments fall largely on Washington. The negotiations have drawn sharp criticism from Jerusalem, with Israeli officials warning that Iran is the main beneficiary.
The specific mention of the Strait of Hormuz appears to signal that Tehran is unwilling to make concessions on the strategic waterway, which was a key point of contention during the conflict. The official's demand to dictate terms suggests that Iran may be hardening its position as talks continue. No further details about the identity of the official or the timing of the statement were provided.
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