Iran urges US to honour commitments under MoU
President Pezeshkian has offered to immediately reciprocate and return to a June interim peace deal if the United States honors its commitments under the agreement. This diplomatic overture follows three days of exchanged strikes between the two nations, ending a month of relative calm. While Iran states that continuing the war is not in its interest and seeks a negotiated solution, President Donald Trump has dismissed the deal and vowed to hit Iran hard, stating he prefers the current US position.
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- ✓ President Pezeshkian stated Iran would return to the June ceasefire agreement if the US does the same.
- ✓ The US and Iran traded strikes over a three-day period, ending a month of relative calm.
- ✓ President Donald Trump stated he likes the current US position better after the recent strikes.
- ✓ Iran claims that continuing the war is not in its interest.
What changed
President Pezeshkian explicitly offered to reciprocate if the US returns to the June interim deal following a recent flare-up in hostilities.
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Iran Offers to Return to June Ceasefire if US Honors Interim Deal
President Pezeshkian has offered to immediately reciprocate and return to a June interim peace deal if the United States honors its commitments under the agreement. This diplomatic overture follows three days of exchanged strikes between the two nations, ending a month of relative calm. While Iran states that continuing the war is not in its interest and seeks a negotiated solution, President Donald Trump has dismissed the deal and vowed to hit Iran hard, stating he prefers the current US position.
Why it matters
Tensions have escalated following a tanker strike in the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict involves a push by Tehran to return to an Islamabad memorandum and a June ceasefire. The diplomatic effort precedes a scheduled meeting between President Pezeshkian and Vladimir Putin.
What is confirmed
- President Pezeshkian stated Iran would return to the June ceasefire agreement if the US does the same.
- The US and Iran traded strikes over a three-day period, ending a month of relative calm.
- President Donald Trump stated he likes the current US position better after the recent strikes.
- Iran claims that continuing the war is not in its interest.
Still unconfirmed
- A tanker was struck in the Strait of Hormuz.
- President Trump dismissed the Iran deal after Tehran pushed for a return to the Islamabad memorandum.
What to watch next
- Outcome of the meeting between President Pezeshkian and Vladimir Putin
- Official US response to the offer to return to the June interim deal
- Further military activity in the Strait of Hormuz
confidence 90%Sources used for this update (22)
- Bloomberg.com — Iran Says Getting US Diplomacy Back on Track Not Impossible
- CNBC — Tanker struck in Hormuz, raising worries over escalation, as Trump vows to hit Iran 'hard'
- reuters.com — Iran's president says Tehran will reciprocate if US honours interim deal commitments
- AP News — Iran's president says Iran would return to ceasefire agreement if US does, and other Mideast news
- jpost.com — Iranian President Pezeshkian says Tehran will follow US if Americans honor deal
- France 24 — Iran says continuing war ‘not in our interest’ after fighting flares
- Al Jazeera — Iran urges US to honour commitments under MoU
- dw.com — Iran says it will return to ceasefire if US does
- Forbes — Iran’s President Offers To ‘Reciprocate’ If U.S. Returns To June Interim Peace Deal
- Iran International — Trump dismisses Iran deal after Tehran pushes return to Islamabad memorandum
- Time Magazine — Iran’s President Signals Willingness to Resume Peace Talks. What Stands in the Way?
- fortune.com — Iran says it's ready to return to its ceasefire with the US—hours after the two sides exchanged fire again
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