Deal to end Mideast war 'declaration of US defeat', Iran says
Meanwhile, tensions remain high across the region despite the deal.
Iran has described its agreement with the United States to end the recent conflict as a "declaration of America's defeat", rejecting suggestions that Tehran was forced into the deal through pressure or coercion.
Speaking at a conference in Azerbaijan, Iran's parliamentary speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the agreement reflected the resilience and strength of the Iranian people rather than external pressure.
"The Islamabad understanding was not the result of pressure and coercion, but rather the result of the resistance and authority of the brave Iranian nation," Ghalibaf said in remarks broadcast on Iranian state television.
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"That is why the Islamabad memorandum of understanding became a declaration of America's defeat," he added.
His comments came as officials from both countries continued to present contrasting narratives about the agreement that brought an end to the conflict.
Meanwhile, tensions remain high across the region despite the deal.
The Israeli military said it carried out strikes targeting Hezbollah fighters in southern Lebanon, while Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz stated that Israeli forces would not withdraw from Lebanon even if requested by the United States.
On the diplomatic front, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran would not be permitted to impose tolls on vessels passing through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz once a final agreement is reached.
The Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil shipping route, has remained at the centre of international concerns throughout the conflict due to its importance to global energy supplies.
