'Deal To End War Is A Declaration Of US Defeat': Top Iranian Negotiator

A top Iranian negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has characterized the recent peace deal between Iran and the US as a declaration of American defeat. He emphasized that the agreement was a result of Iranian resistance rather than external pressure.
Why it matters
The rhetoric highlights the geopolitical narrative being pushed by Iranian leadership to maintain domestic support following the conclusion of the conflict.
The deal between Iran and the United States to end the Middle East war is "America's declaration of defeat", Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the head of the Iranian negotiating team, said on Wednesday.
The article reports on the statement made by the official without endorsing the claim, maintaining a neutral reporting stance.
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