Top Iranian negotiator calls deal a ‘declaration of US defeat’

Published June 24, 2026 10:56am ET | Updated June 24, 2026 10:56am ET



A top Iranian official on Wednesday claimed the interim agreement the United States reached with his country marks a defeat for Washington.

The Iranians have repeatedly framed developments in peace talks as a loss for the U.S., triggering accusations from President Donald Trump that they are spreading lies about the deal and operating in bad faith. 

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