Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf declared on Sunday, 1 June 2025, that Tehran would not endorse any agreement with the United States unless the rights of the Iranian people were fully guaranteed. The statement, made during an online parliamentary session, signals continued hardline resistance even as Washington signals it is close to a deal.

Ghalibaf's Core Conditions

Addressing lawmakers, Ghalibaf stressed that Iranian negotiators placed no trust in what he called the 'enemy's' words or promises. 'Our criterion is tangible achievements that we must attain in order to fulfil our commitments in return,' he said. 'We will not approve any agreement until we are sure that we have secured the Iranian nation's rights.'

The Speaker also pointed to what he described as Iran's 'achievements' on the battlefield, arguing that the role of diplomacy was to convert 'these victories into political and legal achievements.'

Warning on Internal Discord

Ghalibaf cautioned that in a new phase of the conflict, adversaries were attempting to foment internal divisions through economic pressure and media propaganda in order to compel Iran to capitulate. He expressed confidence that the Iranian people would resist such efforts.

In a post on social media platform X on Friday, Ghalibaf had stated: 'We obtain concessions not through dialogue, but with missiles; in negotiations we merely make them understandable.' — a remark that drew wide international attention.

IRGC Reports Hormuz Passage

Separately, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported on Sunday that 28 vessels — including oil tankers, container ships, and commercial vessels — had transited the Strait of Hormuz in the preceding 24 hours after obtaining permission and receiving naval protection from the IRGC. The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world's most critical energy chokepoints, handling roughly 20% of global oil flows.

Trump: 'Close to a Very Good Deal'

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump told Fox News in an interview at the White House that his administration was close to reaching a nuclear agreement with Iran, while making clear that military action remained on the table if talks collapsed. 'We're close to a very good deal, and if we can make it good, otherwise we just start up with the Department of War, as we call it,' Trump said.

Trump added that Iran had already agreed to language explicitly barring it from developing or acquiring a nuclear weapon — a significant, if unverified, claim. His administration has consistently framed preventing a nuclear-armed Iran as its primary objective in the ongoing negotiations.

What Happens Next

The divergence between Tehran's public posture and Washington's optimism underscores the fragility of the current diplomatic track. With Ghalibaf insisting on 'tangible achievements' before any sign-off and Trump simultaneously dangling both a deal and military force, the negotiating window remains narrow. How both sides define 'secured rights' and 'good deal' will determine whether talks advance or collapse in the coming weeks.