Iran’s Qalibaf Says No Deal With US Without Guarantee of National Rights

Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, Iran’s chief negotiator, said Tehran will not accept any agreement with the US unless the country’s rights are guaranteed. Markets are focused on whether the US and Iran can reach a final deal.

Walter Bloomberg reported on May 31 that Qalibaf said, “No agreement will be accepted until the nation’s rights are guaranteed.”

He stressed that tangible results and guarantees of rights matter more than US promises during the negotiating process. He also reiterated that Iran cannot accept any deal that does not fully reflect its national interests and sovereignty.

The US and Iran have recently continued talks covering an extension of the ceasefire, the resumption of nuclear negotiations and the normalization of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. While reports have said the two sides have reached some political common ground, key differences remain over limits on uranium enrichment, the scope of sanctions relief and the return of frozen assets.

Markets are weighing the potential impact of the US-Iran talks on global financial markets, including oil and gold prices. Iran, however, has maintained a cautious stance, making a guarantee of national rights a precondition for any final agreement.