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Iran says missile capabilities not up for negotiation after US deal
Updated On: 18 June, 2026 03:54 PM IST | Tehran | mid-day online correspondent
Iran has ruled out any future negotiations with the US over its missile programme, insisting that its defence capabilities are not open for discussion. The statement came after Washington and Tehran signed a framework agreement aimed at ending their war

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian holds a document showing a memorandum of understanding he signed to end the Middle East war. PIC/AFP
Iran on Thursday said its missile programme would not be included in future negotiations with the United States (US), after both countries agreed on a framework deal aimed at ending their war, news agency AFP reported.
US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a memorandum of understanding early on Thursday, bringing an end to the regional conflict that began on February 28 following US-Israeli strikes.


