Iran’s leadership has reiterated its dedication to maintaining peace with the United States, emphasizing that progress hinges on Washington fostering an environment of mutual trust. President Masoud Pezeshkian framed this stance within the context of a recently signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at ending hostilities on multiple fronts, including Lebanon.
During a press conference, Pezeshkian underscored Iran’s intention to advance along the agreed path outlined in the MoU, but stressed that Tehran’s commitments depend directly on reciprocal actions by the United States. He stated that Iran will match its compliance to the degree that the US meets its obligations under the agreement.
The president highlighted the current moment as an opportune time for finalizing peace, citing national unity and strength within Iran. However, he warned that if the US resorts to coercive tactics, Tehran will resist such pressures. Ultimately, decisions on Iran’s course remain aligned with directives from Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.
Pezeshkian’s remarks followed speculation about internal disagreements within Iran’s leadership concerning the MoU. Despite rumors about his resignation, he denied stepping down and reaffirmed his commitment to continuing his duties decisively.
The MoU, signed earlier this year, set a framework for ending military conflicts and anticipated follow-up negotiations within a designated 60-day period to finalize the peace agreement. However, recent regional tensions have cast doubt on the continuation of talks. Pezeshkian emphasized that Iran will maintain its obligations only if the US consistently meets its commitments, indicating that failure by Washington nullifies Iran’s own duties under the pact.