Iran's top negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said Tehran will not accept any agreement with the U.S. unless the rights of Iranian people are secured [1, 2].
This stance complicates diplomatic efforts to end the ongoing conflict between the two nations. By conditioning a peace deal on the protection of citizens' rights and national sovereignty, Iran creates a high threshold for any potential agreement with Washington [1, 2].
Ghalibaf said that the Iranian government will not sign any deal with Washington unless it fully safeguards Iranian rights [2]. The negotiator said that the security of these rights is a non-negotiable prerequisite for any formal accord [1, 2].
Tehran's position reflects a desire to ensure that any diplomatic resolution does not compromise its national sovereignty [1, 2]. The negotiator's comments suggest that the current state of talks may be facing a deadlock as both sides navigate these fundamental requirements [1].
"No agreement with the US till the rights of the Iranian people are secured," Ghalibaf said [1].
The insistence on these terms indicates that Iran is prioritizing internal stability, and legal protections over a rapid diplomatic exit from the conflict [1, 2].
“"No agreement with the US till the rights of the Iranian people are secured."”
The insistence by Ghalibaf on the 'rights of the Iranian people' as a condition for peace suggests that Tehran is seeking more than just a cessation of hostilities. By framing the requirement around human and national rights, Iran is likely attempting to secure long-term legal guarantees and protections against future U.S. sanctions or interventions, which may prolong the diplomatic deadlock.
