Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has characterized the recent memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Iran and the United States, reached in Islamabad, as a victory for Iran. Ghalibaf asserted the agreement was not a result of external pressure on Iran, but rather a consequence of the nation’s resilience and power. He specifically labeled the MoU a “declaration of US defeat,” suggesting a shift in the dynamic between the two countries. The speaker’s statement frames the deal as a concession extracted from the US, rather than a compromise reached through negotiation. This interpretation aims to bolster domestic support for the agreement within Iran. The MoU’s specific details remain largely undisclosed, but it reportedly involves the release of Iranian funds held abroad in exchange for the release of US citizens detained in Iran. Ghalibaf’s comments offer a key perspective from within the Iranian government on the significance of this evolving relationship.