Breaking: US-Iran War Eyes Revival of MoU Peace Deal, Tehran Yet To Confirm

Talks to revive the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the United States and Iran have reportedly picked up the pace, with regional mediators advocating for a breakthrough. But Tehran has yet to acknowledge any progress on the US-Iran deal alongside conflicting reports surfacing about any talks.

Mediators Expect Revival of US-Iran MoU Talks

According to The Times of Israel report that a proposal to resume the MoU between the U.S. and Iran is near acceptance by mediators. The plan is said to cover differences regarding activities in the Strait of Hormuz, which have been cited as a reason for the delay in the deal signed last month.

Pakistan, Egypt and Qatar have reportedly been playing a key role in discussions to reach a solution. Sources close to the talks indicate Iran and Oman have already indicated their approval. The rest of the choice is likely to be made by US President Donald Trump after his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

It aims to resolve the discrepancies in interpretation of the MoU. Iran has said that the deal gives it some control over the Strait of Hormuz. The United States has had a different interpretation. If it gets green light, both sides may be able to start talks before the 60-day period of the MoU expires next month.

Iranian officials have publicly denied Tehran has been trying to break with Washington for new talks, despite reports of one.

“Iran has not made any requests for negotiations or ceasefire with the US in the past 17 days,” Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said. Instead, he said, “the US has desperately requested dialogue with Iran” and offered a message through Oman that the US would not resort to military measures against Iran.

Gharibabadi also revealed that the Omani authorities had offered to invite another nation, to clear mines from the southern part of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran had refused to join in that proposal, he said.

About Trump & Netanyahu’s Meeting

The diplomatic moves follow separate talks Trump had in Washington with Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Both of the meetings were described by the White House as “positive and productive.”

The talks with Trump are likely to be largely about Iran, where Netanyahu and Trump have been at odds in recent months. Following the meeting, Netanyahu told Israeli media that they had “an understanding of a shared goal, to ensure that Iran does not have nuclear weapons, and other goals as well.”

Negotiations under the proposed MoU revival seem to be progressing, but Tehran has not officially confirmed that they are in progress.