US President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran are set to resume today, expressing confidence that the two sides are close to reaching an agreement after he previously called off planned military strikes. His remarks came as Tehran urged Washington to uphold the memorandum of understanding signed between the two countries in June, describing it as the foundation for future relations.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called on the United States to remain committed to the June memorandum, saying the interim agreement "will be the centre of gravity" of Iran's foreign policy moving forward. His comments signaled Tehran's intention to keep diplomacy on track despite recent regional tensions.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also announced that talks between Iran and Oman on the management of the strategically important Strait of Hormuz are in their final stage. Progress in those negotiations could play a key role in easing tensions over one of the world's most critical maritime trade routes.
Trump's announcement followed his earlier decision to cancel planned military strikes, opting instead to pursue renewed diplomacy. He said discussions with Iran would restart on Monday, suggesting a potential breakthrough could be within reach if negotiations proceed successfully.
