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US-Iran talks deadlocked as 60-day MoU window expires

From Jerusalem Post · () English

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At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • The 60-day Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the United States and Iran expired without a breakthrough.
  • Washington and Tehran remain divided on key issues, including the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program.
  • An Iranian official denied talks of an extension, claiming the U.S. violated the interim agreement shortly after its signing.

The 60-day window for negotiations between the United States and Iran, established by a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in June, has expired without any significant progress. The two nations remain at odds over critical issues, particularly concerning the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear ambitions.

the number one Goal is to prevent Iran from having "in any way, shape, or form, a Nuclear Weapon."

— Donald TrumpStating the U.S. objective regarding Iran's nuclear capabilities.

U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated on Truth Social that the primary objective is to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons in any capacity. Meanwhile, a senior Iranian official speaking to reporters dismissed reports from Turkey's Anadolu agency, which cited Pakistani government sources suggesting an extension of the MoU period. The official stated unequivocally, "There are no talks about an extension."

There are no talks about an extension.

— Iranian officialDenying reports of an extension to the MoU period.

According to the Iranian official, the United States violated the interim agreement within 48 hours of its reaching and subsequently withdrew from it. This official conveyed, through mediators, Iran's demand for the U.S. to return to the interim agreement and establish a timeline for fulfilling its commitments. "There has been no progress whatsoever on this issue," the official added.

the United States violated the interim agreement just 48 hours after it was reached and later withdrew from it.

— Iranian officialAccusing the U.S. of breaching the interim agreement.

The initial MoU declared an "immediate and permanent cessation of military operations on all fronts." However, the arrangement began to falter quickly. Trump declared the agreement "over" on July 7, while Tehran consistently accused Washington of breaching its obligations. The 60-day period was intended as an extendable timeframe for reaching a comprehensive final agreement, not an automatic end date for a ceasefire, which was meant to hold throughout the period.

There has been no progress whatsoever on this issue.

— Iranian officialDescribing the lack of progress on Iran's demands.
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