Summary
- BAKU: Iran has described the recent agreement with the United States to end hostilities as a political and strategical success for Tehran, arguing that the outcome reflected the country’s resilience rather than external pressure.
- Ghalibaf said the conflict had imposed significant costs on Iran but had also strengthened the country’s belief in self-reliance and national resistance.
- He said Iran would continue supporting its regional partners and allies despite political and military challenges.
BAKU: Iran has described the recent agreement with the United States to end hostilities as a political and strategical success for Tehran, arguing that the outcome reflected the country’s resilience rather than external pressure.
Speaking at an international parliamentary conference in Azerbaijan, Iranian Parliament Speaker and senior negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the understanding reached in Islamabad demonstrated the effectiveness of Iran’s resistance strategy during the conflict.
He stated that the agreement emerged as a result of Iran’s military preparedness and public unity, which, according to him, altered the calculations of its opponents and forced a diplomatic settlement.
Ghalibaf said the conflict had imposed significant costs on Iran but had also strengthened the country’s belief in self-reliance and national resistance.
The Iranian leader argued that independent nations could no longer be compelled to accept external dictates and that regional countries should determine their own political and security future.
He reiterated Tehran’s long-standing position that the Middle East security framework should be designed and managed by countries of the region without the presence of foreign military forces.
According to Ghalibaf, military bases operated by powers from outside the region have contributed to instability and conflict in West Asia.
He said Iran was prepared to cooperate with neighbouring countries on the basis of mutual respect, non-interference in domestic affairs and recognition of national sovereignty.
The senior Iranian official also reaffirmed Tehran’s support for Lebanon and called for an immediate end to hostilities and military operations in southern Lebanon.
He said Iran would continue supporting its regional partners and allies despite political and military challenges.
Meanwhile, political debate continued in the United States over Washington’s recent policy towards Iran.
US President Donald Trump criticised efforts in the Senate aimed at restricting presidential authority over military action involving Iran.
Trump described the proposed legislation as unnecessary and poorly timed, arguing that ongoing diplomatic developments had strengthened the American position in negotiations.
The debate follows the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, which established a framework for de-escalation and future dialogue between Washington and Tehran.
Supporters of the agreement have described it as a major diplomatic breakthrough capable of reducing tensions across the Middle East, while critics argue that the arrangement could enhance Iran’s regional influence.
Separately, Oman announced the launch of a temporary maritime corridor through the Strait of Hormuz to facilitate international shipping and ensure uninterrupted trade flows.
The initiative was developed in coordination with international maritime authorities and regional stakeholders following recent diplomatic efforts concerning navigation security.
Omani authorities said the measure reflects Muscat’s commitment to maintaining freedom of navigation through one of the world’s most important energy and trade routes.
Iran and Oman have also established a joint working group to discuss long-term arrangements for maritime traffic management and related services in the strategic waterway.
Under the terms of recent understandings, Iran has pledged to support the safe and uninterrupted movement of commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz during a transitional period.
At the same time, attention remains focused on the future of international monitoring of Iran’s nuclear programme.
International Atomic Energy Agency Director-General Rafael Grossi said inspections of Iranian nuclear facilities would resume sooner or later despite the absence of a confirmed timetable.
He noted that discussions regarding access and inspection arrangements were continuing and expressed confidence that international monitoring would eventually proceed.
However, Iranian and American officials have provided differing accounts regarding the timing and scope of future cooperation with international inspectors.
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