In an interview with Al Araby television, Gharibabadi said Tehran would continue participating in talks with Washington while maintaining its readiness to defend the country under any scenario.
He said the United States had violated its commitments under the Islamabad memorandum of understanding, despite Iran’s continued engagement in the negotiations.
Al Araby television said the full interview with Gharibabadi would be broadcast on Monday at 17:00 GMT (20:30 Tehran time).