Iran has decided to make its own amendments to the text of a potential memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United States, after receiving Washington's revised draft, according to the semi-official Tasnim news agency. An informed source quoted by Tasnim confirmed that 'nothing is final yet' and that Tehran will only accept terms it agrees to.

The State of Negotiations

The development follows reports that US President Donald Trump raised concerns over parts of the draft agreement — including the release of Iran's frozen assets — and pushed for tougher terms, particularly on Iran's nuclear material. The US had reportedly amended elements of the draft and sent it back to Tehran before Iran signalled its intent to counter-amend.

The source was categorical: the amendments made by the United States do not imply Tehran's approval, and Iran retains the right to reject any text it finds unacceptable.

Background: From Conflict to Ceasefire

Iran and the United States are reportedly working to formalise an end to a conflict that began on 28 February with joint attacks by the US and Israel against Iran. A temporary ceasefire was reached on 8 April. Since then, the two sides have exchanged several proposed frameworks through Pakistani mediation, though a final agreement has remained elusive.

What Iranian Parliament Speaker Said

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf on Sunday addressed an online parliamentary session, stressing that Tehran would not agree to any deal until the rights of the Iranian people were secured. He said Iranian negotiators had 'no trust' in the enemy's words and promises.

'Our criterion is tangible achievements that we must attain in order to fulfil our commitments in return,' Ghalibaf said. 'We will not approve any agreement until we are sure that we have secured the Iranian nation's rights.'

He also warned that in a new phase of the conflict, adversaries were seeking to sow internal discord through economic pressure and media propaganda to force Iran to capitulate — expressing confidence that the Iranian people would resist such efforts.

Ghalibaf's Hardline Posture on X

In a post on social media platform X on Friday, Ghalibaf adopted a strikingly hawkish tone: 'We obtain concessions not through dialogue, but with missiles; in negotiations we merely make them understandable.' The post underscored Tehran's negotiating posture — projecting military leverage as the foundation of any diplomatic outcome.

What Comes Next

With both sides now holding amended drafts, the trajectory of talks will depend on whether the gaps on frozen assets and nuclear terms can be bridged. The Pakistani mediation channel remains the primary back-channel, and the pace of exchanges suggests both sides retain interest in a deal — though on sharply different terms. Any agreement, if reached, would mark a significant shift in the Middle East security landscape.