Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf has revealed details of the recent negotiations held in Switzerland, stating that an agreement was reached to release 12 billion US dollars in frozen Iranian assets.
He said temporary sanctions relief had also been granted on Iran’s oil and petrochemical exports until a final agreement is reached.
Qalibaf added that arrangements had been made for meetings between himself and Vance whenever necessary to monitor the implementation of the memorandum of understanding and resolve any disputes over its provisions.
He stressed that Iran has never trusted the United States and continues to see no reason to change that position.
Qalibaf also spoke about the establishment of a coordination centre aimed at facilitating the return of Lebanese residents to their homes and overseeing the withdrawal of Zionist occupation forces from Lebanon. He explained that the centre would also address any disputes relating to violations of the ceasefire agreement.
According to Qalibaf, another agreement reached in Switzerland involved creating a communication centre to deal with any incidents or disputes related to the Strait of Hormuz.
He further stated that the negotiations produced shared understandings and mechanisms between Iran and the United States regarding the protection of Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
“We believed that Iran and the United States had a responsibility to guarantee Lebanon’s security and territorial unity,” Qalibaf said. “This was recognised thanks to our insistence on our position in Switzerland, and we continue to follow this issue closely.”
Qalibaf claimed that “the Zionists strongly oppose the negotiations because they see them as their end.”
He added that since the talks in Switzerland began, Iran had observed that the attacks previously carried out by the enemy against Lebanon had ceased and that a large number of residents had returned to their homes.
Qalibaf also stated that Iran is capable of responding either through missile strikes or through negotiations if any problems arise during the implementation of the agreements.
He rejected the view that diplomacy and military power are contradictory, saying that such an idea is mistaken.
“No matter how many military achievements we secure, we cannot reap their benefits unless those victories are consolidated politically and legally,” he said. “The efforts and sacrifices made on the battlefield cannot bear fruit without diplomacy.”
