Enter search text:Iran says deal to end Mideast war 'declaration of US defeat'AFPLast Updated: Jun 24, 2026, 02:03:00 PM ISTSynopsisIran's chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, declared the recent deal with the US to end the Middle East war as "America's declaration of defeat." Speaking in Azerbaijan, he asserted that the "Islamabad understanding" stemmed from Iran's national resistance, not external pressure. Ghalibaf emphasized that regional security should be the responsibility of Middle Eastern nations, framing the agreement as a testament to Iran's strength.AgenciesIran says deal to end Mideast war 'declaration of US defeat'Tehran: The deal between Iran and the United States to end the Middle East war is "America's declaration of defeat", Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the head of the Iranian negotiating team, said on Wednesday."The Islamabad understanding was not the result of pressure and coercion, but rather the result of the resistance and authority of the brave Iranian nation," Ghalibaf said at a conference in Azerbaijan broadcast on Iranian television.Also read: Trump administration touts Iran deal as a payday for US farmers, but Iran denies it"That is why, the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding became a declaration of America's defeat," he said, adding that security in the Middle East must be ensured by the countries of the region.Read More News onExplore More Stories