Iran's acting defence minister says Tehran has 'no trust' in the US

Published July 3, 2026 Updated July 3, 2026 12:21pm

Iran’s Acting Minister of Defence Seyyed Majid Ibn Reza has said that Tehran signed the memorandum of understanding with the US to help restore regional stability and at the request of its friendly neighboring countries, Press TV reports.

“However, given the United States’ long history of failing to honor its commitments, Iran has no trust in the other party,” he said.

“Iran’s armed forces remain on full alert and will respond proportionately to any violation of the agreement,” he said.

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