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Efforts Underway to Revive June US-Iran Deal, Says Iranian MP
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Efforts Underway to Revive June US-Iran Deal, Says Iranian MP

From Asharq Al-Awsat · () English

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  • Mediators are working to revive a deal that briefly paused the Iran-US conflict in June, according to an Iranian lawmaker.
  • The proposed revival centers on the "14-point Islamabad agreement," with a focus on the Strait of Hormuz and resuming diplomacy.
  • The original deal collapsed due to mutual accusations of violations, but discussions are ongoing.

Mediators are actively seeking to revive a deal that temporarily halted the conflict between Iran and the United States in June, an Iranian lawmaker stated Sunday.

Hassan Ghashghavi, spokesperson for parliament's national security commission, revealed in a video interview that efforts are underway to revive the "14-point Islamabad agreement." He emphasized that the mediators are aware that the critical issue remains the Strait of Hormuz, and that discussions are ongoing.

there is an effort underway to revive the 14-point Islamabad agreement, particularly by the mediators

— Hassan GhashghaviIranian lawmaker Hassan Ghashghavi on efforts to revive a past Iran-US deal.

The agreement, known as the Islamabad memorandum of understanding, was brokered with the assistance of Qatar and Pakistan. It included provisions for managing the Strait of Hormuz, resuming diplomatic talks between Tehran and Washington for a broader accord, and ceasing hostilities in Lebanon involving Iran-backed Hezbollah.

They know that the main issue and, in fact, the key to the matter right now is the issue of the Strait of Hormuz, so yes, there is an exchange of views

— Hassan GhashghaviGhashghavi explaining the focus of the revived deal negotiations.

However, the deal ultimately collapsed amid reciprocal accusations of treaty violations by both Iran and the United States. This comes after U.S. President Donald Trump indicated on Saturday that Washington and Israel had agreed to pause new strikes on Iran, contingent on a swift resolution of the conflict.

Ghashghavi, a former diplomat, confirmed a "constant exchange of views and discussion over proposals" without providing further details.

constant exchange of views and discussion over proposals

— Hassan GhashghaviGhashghavi describing the current state of negotiations.
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