On June 30, US Vice President JD Vance articulated that the United States anticipates 'genuine concessions' from Tehran, emphasizing that Iran's actions will be the basis for evaluation instead of mere words. This statement comes as diplomatic relations between the two countries remain tenuous following the ceasefire established on June 17. Concurrently, on July 1, violent confrontations involving Kurdish opposition factions and the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps erupted in the northwestern Iranian cities of Sardasht and Piranshahr, resulting in the deaths of five members of the Kurdistan Democratic Party of Iran during a skirmish near Qazqapan village. Reports from two human rights organizations indicated the IRGC deployed heavy artillery close to civilian areas. These incidents contribute to the ongoing internal unrest in Iran, particularly as the ceasefire with the United States faces scrutiny, raising doubts about Iran's capacity and willingness to fulfill its diplomatic obligations.
