Iran Is Powerful and Has the Upper Hand in Negotiations

The former UK Foreign Secretary admitted to Iran's power against the United States and control of the Strait of Hormuz and acknowledged that Iran has the upper hand in negotiations.

News ID: 87689

Date: 19 April 2026 - 14:57

TEHRAN (Defapress) - The Telegraph newspaper, in a report quoting former UK Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond, wrote that Trump, while trying to get out of the regional war with Iran, is presenting a weaker offer than the JCPOA agreement.

He said: The Iranians now appear in a higher position in negotiations than in the past. The Iranian regime has shown its power in controlling the Strait of Hormuz and has resisted joint attacks by the United States and Tel Aviv. Iran has been under sanctions for 40 years, and the most powerful army in the world has not only been able to destroy, but even stop, the country's regime.