Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister: Iran Has Stopped Implementing Iran-U.S. Memorandum of Understanding
According to a statement from Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, the country has officially halted the implementation of a previous memorandum of understanding with the United States. The official explained that the decision was made due to changes in the regional political landscape and a reassessment of bilateral commitments.
“We’ve decided to stop moving forward with that agreement because the conditions under which it was made no longer exist,” the Deputy Foreign Minister said in a recent interview. “The U.S. hasn’t shown good faith, and we have to protect our national interests.”
The memorandum, which was initially seen as a step toward easing tensions between the two longtime adversaries, covered several areas of mutual concern. However, the Iranian side now believes that continuing with it would not serve its strategic goals.
This development comes amid heightened scrutiny of Iran’s nuclear program and ongoing diplomatic efforts by other world powers to broker a new deal. Experts suggest that this move could further complicate international negotiations aimed at reviving the 2015 nuclear accord.
The Deputy Foreign Minister emphasized that Iran remains open to dialogue but insists on respect for its sovereignty and interests. “We’re not closing the door to talks, but any future agreement must be fair and based on mutual respect,” he added.
As of now, there has been no official response from the U.S. government regarding Iran’s announcement.