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US and Iran Sign MOU to Launch 60-Day Talks; Khamenei Warns Trump is Desperate, Iran Won't Yield

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The US and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding to begin 60 days of negotiations, potentially to end a nearly four-month conflict.
  • Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei stated that Trump is desperate and Iran will not easily concede, while the Iranian foreign ministry warned against Israeli attacks on Lebanon.
  • The MOU includes discussions on Iran's uranium enrichment levels and potential sanctions relief, though significant disagreements remain on issues like ballistic missiles.

The United States and Iran have initiated a 60-day negotiation period following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU), signaling a potential pathway to resolve a conflict that has lasted nearly four months. Details of the draft MOU were revealed by senior U.S. officials, with indications that the agreement could be personally signed by U.S. President Trump and Iranian President Pezeshkian.

Trump has used all means out of necessity

— Ayatollah Mojtaba KhameneiDescribing U.S. President Trump's motivation for the negotiations.

However, Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, expressed skepticism, stating that Trump is "desperate" and employing "all means out of necessity" to reach an agreement. Khamenei emphasized that Iran "will not easily concede" and will closely observe the practical outcomes of the MOU, clarifying that face-to-face talks do not signify acceptance of the U.S. stance.

According to U.S. officials, the MOU was signed by Trump and Pezeshkian, with U.S. Vice President Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf completing the digital signatures. The agreement aims to find a comprehensive solution to the ongoing conflict, though significant divisions persist regarding Iran's nuclear program, sanctions relief, and the future of the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran will not easily concede

— Ayatollah Mojtaba KhameneiStating Iran's position on the negotiation terms.

The MOU suggests Iran is willing to discuss managing its stockpile of near-weapon-grade enriched uranium, potentially under IAEA supervision. However, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, stated that Iran's nuclear materials would not be exported and that the agreement only offers options for diluting enriched uranium. Baghaei also warned that Iran would consider any Israeli attacks on Lebanon a violation of the agreement's commitments.

face-to-face talks do not signify acceptance of the U.S. stance

— Ayatollah Mojtaba KhameneiClarifying the implications of the direct negotiations.

Regarding ballistic missiles, Baghaei adopted a firm stance, asserting that missiles are a crucial part of Iran's defense capabilities and "only for launching, not for negotiation." He stressed that Iran's defense capabilities would not be a subject of discussion in any negotiation process.

Iran's nuclear materials will not be exported

— Esmaeil BaghaeiRegarding the handling of enriched uranium under the MOU.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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