Speaking in a video broadcast on state television, Ghalibaf said Iran would not approve any deal until it was fully satisfied that its national rights were protected.
He added that Iranian negotiators “neither trust the enemy’s words nor its promises,” underscoring Tehran’s cautious stance in ongoing diplomatic exchanges with Washington.
The remarks come as Iran and the United States continue to trade proposals aimed at establishing a framework for a potential agreement to end the conflict that erupted on February 28 and spread across the Middle East.
According to reports by The New York Times and Axios, US President Donald Trump recently sent a revised framework proposal to Tehran that reportedly includes tougher conditions, although the exact details remain unclear.
Iranian officials have consistently maintained that key demands must include sanctions relief and the unfreezing of Iranian assets held in foreign banks.
Tehran also continues to regard control and oversight of the strategic Strait of Hormuz as a sovereign right, particularly given its importance as a global energy route.
Since the start of the conflict, Iran has maintained tight control over the waterway, which remains a critical chokepoint for international oil and gas shipments.
Negotiations between the two sides are ongoing, with both diplomatic progress and tensions continuing to fluctuate as talks remain inconclusive.
