The United States and Iran have signed a peace agreement, but ongoing mistrust and sharp rhetoric continue to raise doubts about its future. President Donald Trump warned that if Iran withdraws from the deal or damages bilateral relations, the United States could immediately return to its previous confrontational approach. He also stated that any sanctions relief would depend on Iran fully complying with the agreement. Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei stressed that signing the agreement does not erase past grievances or absolve the United States of previous actions. Trump also rejected reports claiming Washington would pay Iran $300 million in war compensation, calling them “fake news” and accusing his political opponents of spreading propaganda. The two countries remain divided over key issues, including implementation of the agreement, sanctions, and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has also said it has not forgotten earlier broken promises by the US. Despite the peace deal, continuing threats and conflicting positions suggest that its long-term success remains uncertain.


