Iran says further negotiations and a final agreement will depend on the US fulfilling key commitments under the preliminary understanding
Iran has confirmed that it has reached a preliminary peace understanding with the United States, signalling a potential breakthrough after months of heightened tensions and military confrontation. However, Tehran has made it clear that a final agreement is far from guaranteed and will depend on Washington first delivering on a series of commitments.
The announcement came after US President Donald Trump declared that a peace deal with Iran had been completed and that the American naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz would be lifted. While both sides appear to have moved closer to de-escalation, Iranian officials stressed that the next phase will depend entirely on the implementation of promises made by the United States.
According to Iran’s state-affiliated Press TV, an official signing ceremony for the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is expected to take place on Friday, after which the full text of the agreement will be released publicly.
Speaking on the development, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, said Tehran had successfully secured its core demands in the draft agreement. He described the outcome as a combination of diplomatic efforts and what he called Iran’s military achievements during the conflict.
Gharibabadi claimed that Iran had emerged stronger from the confrontation and said the understanding reflected both diplomatic negotiations and the sacrifices made during the conflict. He added that discussions between the two sides would continue after the signing ceremony to determine the framework for future negotiations.
Despite the apparent breakthrough, Iran has insisted that it will not automatically enter the proposed 60-day negotiation process for a comprehensive settlement. Tehran wants the United States to first fulfil commitments related to ending hostilities, lifting restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz and addressing issues linked to Iranian assets.
According to Gharibabadi, participation in the next phase of talks is conditional upon Washington implementing those commitments in practice rather than merely making promises on paper.
He also cautioned against interpreting the memorandum as a sign of trust in the United States. Tehran, he said, would closely monitor every step taken by Washington before deciding on the future course of negotiations.
The development marks the most significant diplomatic opening between the two countries in recent months. However, while both sides are now speaking of peace, the path to a comprehensive agreement remains dependent on whether the commitments outlined in the preliminary understanding are fully honoured.
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