Days after US President Donald Trump declared that the ceasefire with Tehran was “over”, Iran warned the United States that any breach of commitments will be met with “reciprocal action”. According to
Iranian state television, the country’s foreign ministry spokesperson said, “Any US breach of commitments will be met with ‘reciprocal action’.”
The ministry also rejected Trump’s claim that Tehran had “requested” Washington to continue negotiations. “We did not request negotiations with the US, but we accepted the Qatari mediators’ trip to Iran,” the foreign ministry said.
The latest remarks come as tensions between the two countries continue despite efforts to keep diplomatic channels open.
‘War will not end with Iran’s surrender’
Iran’s top negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said the conflict with the United States would not end with Tehran giving in to American pressure. “Ending the war is a priority for the countries of the world, but everyone must know that this confrontation will never end with Iran’s surrender. Whenever the Americans betray the understanding (agreement), we are fully prepared to defend ourselves; we will stand firmly against them and secure the rights of the Iranian people,” he said.
Ghalibaf also revealed details of his discussions with US Vice President JD Vance during negotiations. He said he had made it clear that Iran had no confidence in the United States. “From my point of view, those who can negotiate with America are those who are prepared for war,” he added.
Seyyed Ali Khomeini, the grandson of the founder of the Islamic Republic, Ruhollah Khomenei, also criticised talks with Washington, saying they should not be viewed as peace negotiations.
“If you see that the Islamic Republic talks about negotiations, it is not about peace negotiations. Can we make peace with criminal America? Our identity is ‘non-compromise with arrogance’. Negotiation means war, and war has different forms. Anyone who wants to negotiate in order to reach peace with America is a traitor. Anyone who sends a message of friendship to America, their mouth is impure and unclean,” he said.
His remarks echoed Ghalibaf’s position that negotiations do not reflect trust in the United States.
Tensions continue despite Iran-US deal
The renewed warning comes after the United States and Iran signed an agreement last month aimed at reducing hostilities.
Since then, however, both sides have exchanged fire in the Middle East, placing the truce under increasing strain. The exchange of attacks eased during the week-long funeral ceremonies for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. However, a day after the funeral concluded, explosions were reported in Iran. The United States denied any involvement in those incidents.
Despite President Trump’s declaration that the ceasefire was over, he later agreed to continue negotiations with Tehran.
Meanwhile, a delegation from mediator Qatar arrived in Iran on Friday for talks, according to local media, as diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation continue.
