[Iranian Speaker's Statement: Will Not Surrender, Will Fully Defend If the U.S. 'Breaks Trust'] Golden Finance reported on July 11 that Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that Iran has never sought war but will never succumb to external pressure. Ghalibaf remarked that prior to the recent outbreak of conflict, the U.S., Israel, and NATO believed they could force Iran to surrender within a few days, but ultimately failed to achieve their goal. He noted that the U.S. sought a ceasefire due to economic, political, and public opinion pressures. He emphasized that Iran does not trust the U.S. and that only by being prepared for war does Iran have the qualification to negotiate with the U.S. If the U.S. 'reneges on the memorandum of understanding between both sides,' Iran will be ready for 'full defense' and will resolutely safeguard national interests. Ghalibaf stated that the international community hopes to end the war, but everyone should understand that the conflict will not conclude with Iran's surrender.