Negotiations and Developments Regarding Iran-US Nuclear Deal

Updated: 9:06 AM PKT — June 1, 2026

US President Donald Trump has claimed he secured a guarantee from Iran that it would not develop nuclear weapons, even as reports suggest Washington has sent a tougher proposal to Tehran. In response, Iranian officials have maintained a hardline stance, with chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stating there is “no trust in the enemy’s words” and demanding “tangible results” before fulfilling any commitments. An Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander added that the US must either accept Iran’s rights or continue the war, while Tehran also requires the release of $12 billion in frozen assets before substantive talks can proceed.

Despite a fragile ceasefire, military tensions continue to simmer, with recent incidents including US strikes on the port of Bandar Abbas and an unconfirmed Iranian claim of downing a US drone. Tehran insists that any comprehensive deal must also include an end to the war in Lebanon, where Israeli forces are expanding their ground offensive. President Trump has struck a less urgent tone, stating he is “in no hurry” for an agreement and hinting at renewed military action if a deal is not reached on his terms.

Updated: 1:55 AM PKT — June 1, 2026

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has confirmed an ongoing exchange of messages with the United States but cautioned that no decision on negotiations can be made until a clear result emerges, urging against speculation.

Meanwhile, a more hardline stance has emerged from the Iranian Parliament. Speaker Baqer Qalibaf stated that the “enemy’s” promises cannot be trusted and that any agreement with the US must have concrete results and protect Iranian rights. Adding a new dimension to regional tensions, parliament member Ali Reza Salimi asserted that no country besides Iran and Oman would be allowed to make decisions about the Strait of Hormuz, with reports indicating the parliament will soon approve legislation on the matter.