Iran says 'no such thing' as 60-day deadline in MoU with US
Esmaeil Baqaei, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson, said on Monday that there was “no such thing as a 60-day deadline” under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United States. Iran’s semi-official outlet ISNA said Baqaei made the remarks when asked about the timeframe mentioned in negotiations with Washington during a press briefing. The remarks also came as the 60-day…
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baqaei, has clarified that the 60-day deadline mentioned in the MoU with the US has no basis in the document itself. Speaking at a press briefing, Baqaei emphasized that Iran never formulates policies under pressure or time constraints, stating that all decisions are made based on national interests and security.
The 60-day window was originally intended for talks on sanctions relief and the nuclear issue, which could be extended if no result was reached. However, as the deadline had expired, no negotiations were initiated due to the US not honoring the agreement, rendering the timeframe irrelevant. The spokesperson also noted that the focus of the nation is on managing current affairs and the armed forces continue to monitor all movements with vigilance.
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