War: Iran sets conditions to accept US deal 

Iran has said that it would not accept the United States agreement unless it is certain that the rights of Iranian citizens are fully protected.

Iran’s chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, made the remarks on Sunday in a video broadcast on state television.

Ghalibaf  insisted that Iranian negotiators do not rely on trust or assurances from Washington.

“We will not approve any agreement until we are certain that the rights of the Iranian people have been upheld.

“Iranian negotiators neither trust the enemy’s words nor its promises,” Ghalibaf said.

Ghalibaf’s remarks came as both countries continue exchanging proposals aimed at reaching a framework agreement to end the ongoing conflict that escalated on February 28 and has affected the Middle East.

According to The New York Times and Axios, the US President Donald Trump had sent back a revised proposal to Tehran, reportedly containing stricter conditions, though details remain unclear.

Recall that Iran has consistently maintained that the lifting of sanctions and the release of frozen assets abroad are key conditions for any agreement with Washington.

The Islamic Republic has equally stated its control over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route, which it considers part of its sovereign rights.