Iran's Deputy Parliament Speaker Ali Nikzad stated on June 3 that the narrative claiming Iran “only fights and never negotiates” is incorrect. He noted that the red lines drawn by Iran's Supreme Leader Mousavi Khamenei have been placed on the agenda, and that if necessary, Iran will engage in negotiations with the United States. At the same time, he stressed that Iran does not trust any American promises and demanded that the crimes committed by the US against Iran be exposed and continuously pursued. The remarks were reported by Iranian media and carried by Xinhua News Agency, with Odaily Planet Daily's flash news column relaying the information.
Amid ongoing tensions between the two nations, Iran has repeatedly accused the US of reneging on agreements, especially on major issues such as the Iran nuclear deal. Nikzad's statement reflects Tehran's willingness to keep diplomatic channels open while adhering to its principles. However, Iranian officials continue to emphasize their deep distrust of Washington, insisting that any negotiation must be backed by concrete actions rather than verbal guarantees, a position reaffirmed in this latest announcement.