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Iran's President Hails US Deal as 'National Pride'
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Iran's President Hails US Deal as 'National Pride'

From Times of Oman · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian hailed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United States as a potential source of national pride.
  • The agreement, resulting from months of negotiations, is expected to be formally signed soon and links sanctions relief to Iran's nuclear compliance and regional security commitments.
  • Both Iranian and US officials, along with Switzerland, expressed optimism about the MoU, emphasizing transparency and a performance-based framework for sanctions relief.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has lauded a memorandum of understanding (MoU) reached with the United States, describing it as the product of extensive diplomatic efforts and a potential "document of pride for the country" if successfully implemented. The agreement, slated for formal signing this week, is the culmination of months of dialogue and follow-up actions.

The memorandum of understanding that has been drafted is the result of months of dialogue and persistent follow-ups in this regard, and if all its provisions are properly implemented, it can be considered a document of pride for the country.

— Masoud PezeshkianIranian President describing the MoU with the US.

Pezeshkian took to X to express gratitude to officials and institutions involved in the negotiations, including Dr. Qalibaf and Araghchi. The MoU establishes a framework for future engagement between Tehran and Washington, with sanctions relief contingent upon Iran's adherence to nuclear verification measures and broader regional security commitments.

I deem it necessary to thank my brothers, Dr Qalibaf, Araghchi, the members of the Shura Council, and all those who played a role in this path.

— Masoud PezeshkianIranian President thanking individuals involved in the MoU negotiations.

In parallel, U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that the full text of the memorandum would be made public shortly after the formal signing ceremony, expected in Geneva, Switzerland. A senior U.S. administration official confirmed the commitment to transparency, stating the complete text would be released within 24 to 48 hours. Both nations have digitally signed the document, with officials working towards the formal signing event on Friday.

I think pretty soon. I want it to be released because it's a very powerful document.

— Donald TrumpUS President on the upcoming public release of the MoU text.

Switzerland welcomed the agreement as a significant step toward de-escalation and regional stability, offering its coordination services for the signing process. U.S. Vice President JD Vance emphasized that the agreement operates on a performance-based framework, clarifying that no sanctions relief would be automatic. He reiterated that any easing of sanctions would depend on verifiable actions by Iran, such as reducing enriched uranium stockpiles and allowing international monitoring of its nuclear program.

We already signed the deal digitally yesterday, and there's been no money released, and that won't change.

— JD VanceUS Vice President explaining the performance-based nature of the sanctions relief in the MoU.
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Originally published by Times of Oman in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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