Iran has urged the United States to honor the commitments outlined in their interim memorandum of understanding, following recent escalations and exchanges of fire in the Strait of Hormuz. According to reports from Al Jazeera and Reuters, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian made the call during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
President Pezeshkian stated clearly that if Washington returns to the terms agreed upon in June, the Iranian government will immediately reciprocate. The interim agreement, brokered by Pakistan and Qatar, was originally designed to establish a ceasefire and initiate a sixty-day negotiation window to end the conflict that began in late February.
Under the terms of the lapsed memorandum, Iran agreed to clear mines from the Strait of Hormuz to facilitate safe commercial shipping, while the United States pledged to lift naval blockades, ease economic sanctions, and provide waivers for oil exports. However, the ceasefire collapsed within weeks as renewed military strikes erupted between the two nations.
Iranian officials accused the US administration of abandoning its promises and making excessive demands. Meanwhile, Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari emphasized that regional partners are continuing diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions and secure the reopening of the vital maritime trade route.
