Iran: Islamabad agreement still viable, denies 60-day US deadline
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says the Islamabad agreement remains intact and denies any 60-day deadline in the memorandum with the US.
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AIIranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei has stated that the Islamabad agreement has not collapsed and that a return to it remains possible. He also denied the existence of a 60-day deadline in the memorandum of understanding signed between Iran and the United States.
Baghaei said that Washington has not fulfilled its commitments under the memorandum, adding that the US failure to honor its obligations renders any discussion of a 60-day deadline irrelevant.
At the same time, the Iranian foreign ministry spokesman stressed that the Iranian armed forces have their "finger on the trigger."
Regarding the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, Baghaei explained that negotiations with Oman are ongoing, and both sides are working to establish a mechanism to ensure safe navigation in the strait.
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He attributed insecurity in the Strait of Hormuz to what he described as illegal actions by the United States, saying these moves are the main cause of current regional tensions.
As part of ongoing de-escalation efforts, Baghaei confirmed that Iran is maintaining communications with Qatar and emphasized the important role Doha plays in these initiatives.