“Unfortunately, it must be acknowledged that Iran’s deep mistrust of the United States stems from long history of wrongdoing by American leaders,” foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said during a press briefing.
“The United States still has a long way to go before it can earn the trust of the Iranian people,” he said, adding that the framework was “merely a step towards reducing tensions”.
The United States and Iran announced a deal to end the Middle East war on all fronts and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, sparking relief Monday after months of deadly violence and global economic chaos.
The conflict had erupted in late February, with US-Israeli strikes on Iran, which retaliated with attacks on Israel and US allies in the region.
Baqaei said Washington had committed to releasing Iran’s frozen funds abroad and compensating it for damages during the war under the framework deal.
“The release of the frozen Iranian assets as well as the reparations for damages are two essential points. The American side has committed to taking measures in both areas,” he said.
Under the deal, Iran will manage the Strait of Hormuz – a key conduit for global oil supplies that Iran has blockaded since the start of the war – and charge maritime service fees on ships transiting the waterway, rather than imposing tolls.
“We have always maintained that we do not seek to collect transit tolls, but fees for navigation services, environmental protection, ship insurance and other necessary services will be charged,” Baqaei said.
He also said the US must ensure that Israel commits to stopping the war in Lebanon under the framework deal.
Lebanon was dragged into the Middle East war in early March when Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah launched rocket attacks on Israel in retaliation for the killing of Iran’s supreme leader, prompting Israeli strikes and a ground invasion.
Baqaei said “the United States must honour its commitments. It must ensure that the Zionist regime also respects its own regarding Lebanon”.
He added that Tehran “neither trusts Israel nor the United States”.
US President Donald Trump, meanwhile said that oil tankers were moving out of the Strait of Hormuz, apparently on a route near to Oman.
“Ships are starting to move, many loaded up with Oil, out of the Strait of Hormuz. They are going along the Southern ‘Highway,’ which is totally safe, secure, and pristine. There are other areas of travel, also!!!” he wrote on Truth Social. (AFP)
