Iranian FM: No Final Agreement Yet, Messages Continue with US

Tehran, MINA – No provision in the draft memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States requires Iran to dismantle or destroy its nuclear materials, Fars News Agency reported Friday, citing sources.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said that while messages continue to be exchanged between Iran and the US, no final agreement has yet been reached.

“As of this moment, while I am speaking with you, the exchange of messages continues, but a final agreement has not yet been reached,” Baghaei told state-run IRNA.

Baghaei also addressed the future of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, saying the strategic waterway lies within the territorial waters of Iran and Oman and requires special arrangements.

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“Iran and Oman, as two responsible countries, must establish mechanisms that both protect their national interests and security as coastal states and reassure the international community that navigation through this route can be conducted safely,” he said.

Earlier, citing unnamed sources, Fars said Trump’s remarks are “a mixture of truth and falsehood” and an attempt to portray a “manufactured victory.” A draft agreement based on the principle of “commitment for commitment” is in the final stages of consideration in Iran, although no final decision has yet been made, the sources added.

Fars reported that a key element of the proposed deal is the immediate release of $12 billion in Iranian frozen assets, arguing that Tehran would not move to subsequent stages of negotiations until the funds are made available. The report also said the draft includes a provision for a comprehensive ceasefire in Lebanon in line with Hezbollah’s position.

Earlier on his Truth Social platform, Trump outlined several elements he said were included in the proposal, including an Iranian commitment to never obtain a nuclear weapon and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to unrestricted commercial shipping.[]

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Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)