Iran says deal to end Mideast war 'declaration of US defeat'

Iran'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.