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Iran demands U.S. fulfill MOU promises before further talks, asserts Hormuz rights
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Iran demands U.S. fulfill MOU promises before further talks, asserts Hormuz rights

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that Iran will not engage in further negotiations until the U.S. fulfills its commitments under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
  • Ghalibaf emphasized that current talks aim to implement the MOU, particularly Article 13, which requires both sides to fulfill agreed-upon clauses before proceeding to final negotiations.
  • He also asserted Iran's sovereign rights over the Strait of Hormuz, stating that free passage is limited to 60 days as per the MOU and that Iran is prepared for war if dialogue fails.

Iran will not enter into further negotiations with the United States until Washington fulfills its obligations under a previously signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), according to Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. Speaking on state television, Ghalibaf clarified that ongoing talks are specifically focused on implementing the MOU, particularly its Article 13. This article stipulates that both parties must first execute their agreed-upon clauses before engaging in final negotiations.

The current talks are for the implementation of the MOU's promises.

— Mohammad Bagher GhalibafMohammad Bagher Ghalibaf explained the purpose of the ongoing negotiations.

Ghalibaf asserted Iran's unwavering stance on its sovereign rights in the Strait of Hormuz. He reiterated that free passage through the strategic waterway is permitted only for a 60-day period, as outlined in the MOU. The speaker also conveyed Iran's readiness to face conflict if diplomatic dialogue proves unsuccessful, signaling a firm resolve in its foreign policy approach.

We are pursuing the dialogue process to implement Article 13 of the MOU.

— Mohammad Bagher GhalibafGhalibaf detailed the specific article of the MOU being discussed.

These statements come as Iranian and U.S. delegations are scheduled to meet in Doha, Qatar. Earlier reports indicated an agreement to halt military conflicts and proceed with negotiations. U.S. President Donald Trump had also mentioned the upcoming meeting with Iran in Doha. The format of the talks appears to have shifted to a high-level meeting involving former White House advisor Jared Kushner and Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, following an earlier plan for working-level discussions in Switzerland.

We are pursuing dialogue, but if dialogue does not happen, we are also prepared for war and will respond accordingly.

— Mohammad Bagher GhalibafGhalibaf expressed Iran's readiness for conflict if diplomatic efforts fail.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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