Iran's Revolutionary Guards Criticize Negotiators for Concessions Without Gains from US

Senior officials in Iran's Revolutionary Guards have sharply criticized Iranian representatives negotiating with the United States, accusing Washington of failing to uphold its commitments. The officials claim that Iran made significant concessions, including agreeing to reopen shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, but only received temporary relief from oil export sanctions, which they say offers no strategic or economic benefit.

The frustration also stems from the US demand that ship movements be routed through the Omani side of the strait and from a recent agreement in Lebanon, which the Revolutionary Guards view as a violation of a prior memorandum of understanding. Additionally, the Guards are displeased that new countries have not increased their purchases of Iranian oil, partly because the sanctions relief is considered temporary.

According to these sources, the Revolutionary Guards are contemplating "reigniting" tensions in the Strait of Hormuz as a response to what they perceive as being deceived in the negotiations. The officials also expressed anger toward Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who represent Iran in talks with the US. The overall sentiment is that Iran has been shortchanged and is now reassessing its future approach.