Peace deal was US ‘declaration of defeat’, says Iran’s chief negotiator

Iran's top negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, declared the deal with the US to end the war as "America's declaration of defeat".

Ghalibaf stated that the initial agreement to stop fighting and begin talks was a result of the "resistance and authority of the brave Iranian nation".

A 14-point memorandum of understanding was signed last week, outlining broad agreements in principle to conclude the conflict.

This interim accord paved the way for 60 days of further talks to address more complex details, including Iran's nuclear programme.

Discrepancies persist, with the UN nuclear watchdog announcing resumed inspections of Iranian facilities despite Iran denying such a concession, and conflicting accounts on other key issues.