Iran Says US Understanding 'Almost Finalized,' But Key Issues Remain for Future Talks

Iranian state media reported Friday that the main body of a "memorandum of understanding" with the United States is "almost finalized." However, the reports emphasize that this is not a final agreement, and crucial issues such as the nuclear program and the lifting of sanctions will be subject to future negotiations.

According to the official IRNA news agency, the text nearing completion is based on 14 points proposed by Tehran and constitutes only a preliminary understanding. This clarification comes after U.S. President Donald Trump stated that a "great agreement" to resolve the conflict with Iran had been reached, with documents to be formalized soon.

IRNA stressed that Iran remains firm on its core demands. The current understanding will not include nuclear deals or the removal of U.S. sanctions. Instead, these significant matters are slated for a new round of negotiations to commence within 60 days. Compensation for war damages to Iran is also expected to be part of these future discussions.

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In quanto al testo, le sue parti principali sono quasi finalizzate.

Furthermore, Iran indicated it would only sign a text that addresses the normalization of passage through the Strait of Hormuz, managed by Iran, contingent on the end of the war and the "illegal blockade" by the United States. This would also need to include provisions for Lebanon, an end to Israeli offensives, and a "clear guarantee" for the immediate release of blocked Iranian assets.

Despite the progress, Iran approaches these potential agreements with "total distrust towards the other party" and is "fully prepared to face any breach of promise or deception." The state media underscored that the mere signing of a war-ending memorandum does not guarantee compliance from the U.S. and Israeli parties.

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It is evident that the simple signature of an agreement to end the war does not guarantee that the American and Israeli parties will comply.