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Iranian officials downplayed reports of a finalized agreement with Washington, insisting that military strength—not diplomacy—secured concessions.
Key Developments
- Iranian officials said reports of a finalized US-Iran framework agreement are inaccurate and premature.
- Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said Tehran wins concessions “through missiles,” not dialogue.
- Reuters reported that President Donald Trump faces growing pressure to secure a deal while avoiding further conflict.
- Haaretz said US military strain and missile shortages have increased Washington’s incentive to pursue an agreement.
- Netanyahu suggested Israel could benefit from alternative energy routes if tensions around the Strait of Hormuz persist.
No Finalized Agreement
Iranian officials pushed back on reports that Tehran and Washington have finalized a framework agreement, stressing that negotiations remain ongoing and that no definitive text has been approved.
A source cited by Iran’s Tasnim News Agency said Friday that the final version of the proposed agreement “has not yet been completed,” adding that Western media reports describing the contents of a memorandum of understanding lacked accuracy.
The source stated that the draft text had undergone modifications in recent days and emphasized that any agreement would only be announced officially if and when it receives final approval.
The comments followed a wave of reports suggesting that Tehran and Washington were nearing an understanding that could extend the current ceasefire and create space for broader negotiations on regional and nuclear issues.
Qalibaf: ‘Concessions with Missiles’
Meanwhile, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf delivered one of Tehran’s strongest messages yet regarding the ongoing negotiations.
“The winner in any agreement is the side that is more prepared for war the next day,” Qalibaf wrote on X.
“We seize concessions not through dialogue but through missiles. In negotiations, we only make them understand that.”
The remarks reflected Tehran’s continued effort to frame recent diplomatic developments as the result of military deterrence rather than political compromise.
Qalibaf also stressed that Iran does not trust promises or verbal commitments from Washington.
“We do not trust promises or words. Actions are the criterion,” he said, adding that Iran would not take any steps before the other side acts first.
Similar concerns were echoed by Ibrahim Azizi, chairman of the Iranian parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee.
Azizi argued that any successful agreement would require the United States to stop violating its commitments and obligations.
“The United States has repeatedly broken its promises,” he said, adding that Iran’s long experience with Washington demonstrates that US administrations have often shown little regard for agreements once signed.
According to Azizi, American conduct remains the principal obstacle preventing a sustainable agreement from being reached.
He warned that unless Washington fundamentally changes its approach, negotiations are unlikely to produce the desired outcome.
Trump Faces Pressure
The latest Iranian statements came as Reuters reported that President Donald Trump faces growing political pressure while attempting to negotiate an end to the conflict.
According to news agency, an emerging framework agreement could extend the current ceasefire for sixty days, reopen maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and defer discussion of Iran’s nuclear program to a later round of negotiations.
Such a deal would represent the most significant diplomatic breakthrough since the outbreak of the US-Israeli aggression and could help stabilize energy markets shaken by months of conflict.
However, Reuters noted that Trump faces competing pressures.
On one side are economic concerns, particularly rising fuel prices and fears of broader global economic disruption if tensions continue.
On the other are influential Republican figures and Iran hawks who have urged the administration not to make concessions and instead continue efforts to dismantle Iran’s nuclear capabilities.
Several senior Republicans, including Lindsey Graham, Roger Wicker and Ted Cruz, reportedly warned against any agreement they perceive as too favorable to Tehran.
Analysts quoted by Reuters suggested that Trump is attempting to balance demands for a diplomatic breakthrough while maintaining the appearance of strength.
The proposed framework reportedly leaves several major questions unresolved, including the future status of the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions relief mechanisms and the fate of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile.
Washington Wants an Exit
Additional reporting from the Israeli newspaper Haaretz suggested that concerns within Washington may be accelerating efforts to reach an agreement.
According to Haaretz, recent Pentagon leaks conveyed a clear message to Israel: the United States is increasingly reluctant to continue bearing the costs of war with Iran.
The newspaper said American officials privately acknowledged that Washington shouldered the largest burden in defending Israel during the recent confrontation.
The report cited growing concerns regarding interceptor missile shortages and strain on US military stockpiles.
According to figures cited in the report, the United States fired roughly 300 interceptor missiles during the conflict while deploying more than 200 THAAD missiles to help defend Israel.
The report stated that these deployments consumed a substantial portion of available American stockpiles and contributed to concerns about long-term sustainability.
Haaretz also reported that senior Trump allies have begun preparing political arguments blaming Israel should negotiations collapse and the conflict resume.
The newspaper argued that many figures within Trump’s political circle increasingly view an agreement with Iran as preferable to prolonged military escalation.
Netanyahu Looks Beyond Hormuz
As negotiations continue, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggested that regional instability could create new economic opportunities for Israel.
Speaking at a seminar, Netanyahu argued that tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz may accelerate global efforts to diversify energy transportation routes away from the Gulf.
“We have an opportunity here to be part of this route toward the Mediterranean,” Netanyahu said.
He did not provide details regarding the proposed corridor or identify which countries might participate.
(Tasnim, Reuters, Haaretz, PC, AA, Al Mayadeen)
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