Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf declared on Friday that Tehran is ready for a "full-scale defence" should the United States violate the Memorandum of Understanding signed last month. In a Telegram post detailing his meeting with Indonesian People's Consultative Assembly Speaker Ahmad Muzani, Ghalibaf said he communicated Iran's "zero trust" in the US directly to American Vice President JD Vance during recent peace negotiations.
Ghalibaf's Statement on US Trust
"During the negotiations, I made it clear to the Vice President of the United States that we have zero trust in you. In my view, only those prepared for war can negotiate with the U.S. We have never ceased our preparations to defend our country. The moment the Americans betray any understanding, we are prepared for a full-scale defence; we will stand firmly against them and will claim the rights of the Iranian nation," the post stated.
US President Trump's Remarks
These comments follow US President Donald Trump's statement that while Washington agreed to continue talks with Iran at Tehran's request, the US considers the ceasefire between the two sides to be "over." Trump wrote on Truth Social: "The Islamic Republic of Iran has asked us to continue 'talks.' We have agreed to do so, but the United States has stated to them, in no uncertain terms, that the ceasefire is OVER!"
Qatari Mediation Efforts
Trump's remarks coincide with the arrival of Qatari negotiators in Iran, who are attempting to ease tensions and resume US-Iran talks. According to CNN, citing a diplomat familiar with the matter, the visit was planned in coordination with the United States. The talks aim to de-escalate tensions and facilitate a potential return to negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
