According to a report by the Times of Israel on Friday May 29, 2026, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf has signaled a hardening stance from Tehran, declaring that the country would secure its interests through military strength rather than negotiations as uncertainty continues around a possible agreement with the United States.
In a message posted on X on Friday, Ghalibaf said Iran no longer places confidence in promises or guarantees from its adversaries, insisting that Tehran would judge other countries by their actions instead of diplomatic statements.
“Iran will achieve its rights not through dialogue, but with missiles,” he wrote.
The senior Iranian official also suggested that any future agreement would ultimately depend on which side prepares more effectively for what comes afterward, hinting that Tehran remains deeply skeptical about the durability of ongoing diplomatic efforts.
His remarks came just a day after reports emerged that Iran and the United States had reached a preliminary understanding to extend their fragile ceasefire and ease restrictions affecting shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz. However, the situation remains unclear.
Sources familiar with the discussions told Reuters that the proposed arrangement still awaits final approval from US President Donald Trump, while Iranian state media has cautioned that no deal has officially been finalized yet.
The latest comments underline the continuing mistrust between both sides, despite recent attempts to reduce tensions after weeks of military confrontation across the region. Analysts say statements like Ghalibaf’s are also aimed at reassuring hardliners inside Iran who remain wary of negotiations with Washington.
Meanwhile, concerns continue to grow internationally over security in the Gulf region, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil shipping routes. Any renewed escalation there could quickly affect global energy markets and regional stability.
