TEHRAN/WASHINGTON: Iranian officials on Friday called on the United States and Israel to fully implement commitments made under the ceasefire agreement that ended weeks of conflict, warning that Tehran would respond if either side violated the understanding.
The remarks came as Iran shifted its focus to the week-long mourning ceremonies for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Tehran expected Washington and Israel to uphold the terms of the agreement ending the conflict.
âWe strongly demand full implementation of the agreements, and if the US and the Zionist regime fail to fulfil their commitments, Iran will resume proportionate actions,â Al Jazeera quoted him as saying.
Ghalibaf, who also heads Iran’s negotiating team in talks with the United States, argued that Washington was incapable of defeating Iran militarily and dismissed Israeli threats as âbaseless propagandaâ.
Acting Defence Minister Seyyed Majid Ibn Reza also expressed scepticism about Washington’s commitment to the agreement, saying Iran had agreed to the memorandum of understanding at the request of neighbouring friendly countries to help restore regional stability.
âHowever, given the United Statesâ long history of failing to honour its commitments, Iran has no trust in the other party,â he said, according to state-run Press TV.
He added that Iran’s armed forces âremain on full alert and will respond proportionately to any violation of the agreementâ.
During a telephone conversation with Turkish Defence Minister Yasar Guler, Reza also called for the establishment of a joint security mechanism among Muslim countries, arguing that the presence of outside military forces had become a source of instability in the region.
The two defence ministers discussed recent regional developments, implementation of the June 27 ceasefire agreement between Iran and the United States, and prospects for expanding defence and security cooperation between Tehran and Ankara.
Separately, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi questioned the role of the US Central Command (Centcom) in maintaining regional stability.
âOur powerful armed forces have proven that outsiders cannot even protect themselves. Peace in our region can only be sustained when comprehensive and inclusive, with no outside interference,â he wrote on X.
Iran explores oil exports to Japan
Meanwhile, Reuters reported that Iran has begun discussions with Japanese companies after receiving a temporary US sanctions waiver permitting limited oil sales.
The waiver, issued on June 22 as part of ongoing 60-day peace negotiations between Tehran and Washington, remains valid until August 21.
According to two Iranian sources familiar with the matter, three Japanese companies are considering purchasing Iranian crude oil for the first time since 2019. However, prospective buyers are seeking a longer waiver and additional assurances regarding the safety of shipping routes before finalising any deals.
Netanyahu, Trump to meet
Separately, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump spoke by telephone on Friday and agreed to meet in the United States in the near future, AFP reported.
According to a statement issued by Netanyahu’s office, the Israeli premier told Trump that âthe US is a guarantor of global freedom, and Israel greatly appreciates the close ties between nations.â
