US-Iran Deal Could Be Signed in Coming Days — Iranian Foreign Minister
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi looks on during a joint news conference with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at Zinaida Morozova’s Mansion in Moscow, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. (Ramil Sitdikov/Pool Photo via AP)
The memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran could be signed in the coming days, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi laid out Iran’s positions on state TV:Iran insists that the only acceptable way of dealing with its stockpile of highly enriched uranium is diluting it on its territory.
The memorandun of understanding (MoU) status: "We've reached a final draft for a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding. This could happen within the next few days" – signed remotely by both parties.
Tolls on the passage through the Strait of Hormuz are not allowed under international law, but «a type of payment or service fees will be required.
US-Israel War on IranAny Vessel Approaching Hormuz Strait Will Be Considered ‘Collaborating With Enemy’ — IRGC11 June, 03:18 GMT»The future of the Strait will not be like before. Iran and Oman will likely soon issue a joint statement regarding its administration,» Araghchi said.Iran cannot control the area forever, «but if necessary, the military will intervene» and «the sword will always be raised over the Strait of Hormuz.»Israel will withdraw from all its occupied territories in Lebanon as part of the ceasefire.If obligations are not met, «negotiations on a final settlement will not take place,» Araghchi said.He added that «there are opponents of the agreement, led by the Zionist regime, which is looking for a pretext to derail it.»On February 28, the US and Israel began striking targets in Iran, killing over 3,000 people. On April 7, Washington and Tehran announced a ceasefire, which formally remains in effect. Negotiations between Iran and the US are underway, with the countries attempting to agree on a framework memorandum of understanding. The sides periodically exchange isolated strikes.
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