Iran: Islamabad agreement still viable, denies 60-day US deadline

Iran's foreign ministry spokesman, Esmail Baghaei, asserts that the Islamabad agreement remains valid and rejects the notion of a 60-day deadline outlined in the memorandum with the United States. Baghaei emphasizes that the agreement has not been abandoned and that a return to it is still conceivable. He also dismisses the presence of a 60-day deadline in the memorandum of understanding between Iran and the US.

Baghaei highlights that Washington has not met its obligations under the memorandum, rendering any debate about a 60-day deadline moot. Meanwhile, the Iranian foreign ministry spokesman stresses that the Iranian armed forces remain on high alert. Concerning the Strait of Hormuz, Baghaei reveals that discussions with Oman are ongoing, and both parties are striving to create a mechanism to guarantee safe passage through the strait.

He attributes the insecurity in the Strait of Hormuz to what he describes as unlawful actions by the United States, stating that these actions are the primary catalyst for the present regional tensions. In ongoing de-escalation efforts, Baghaei confirms that Iran is maintaining contact with Qatar and stresses the crucial role Doha plays in these endeavors.