{
  "id": 4862855,
  "title": "Iran's president says Iran would return to ceasefire agreement if US does, and other Mideast news",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/irans-president-says-iran-would-return-to-ceasefire-agreement-if-us-4862855",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T13:02:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260901/irans-president-says-iran-would-return-to-ceasefire-agreement-if-us-does-and-other-mideast-news"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed willingness on Tuesday to rejoin the ceasefire agreement with the United States if Washington follows suit, in a conciliatory statement after the first clash between the two nations in the past month. The incident occurred during the first exchange of fire between Iran and the U.S. in a month. The conversation took place on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Kyrgyzstan. According to Iranian state media, Pezeshkian stated that \"if the U.S. returns to its commitments in the memorandum of understanding, the Islamic Republic of Iran will immediately reciprocate.\" The June memorandum of understanding called for an immediate ceasefire and initiated a 60-day period for negotiations aimed at reaching a broader peace deal. Under the agreement, Iran committed to clearing the Strait of Hormuz of mines and permitting vessels to pass, while the U.S. pledged to cease its naval blockade, eliminate sanctions, grant waivers for Iranian oil exports, and commence work on a resolution.",
  "summary": "Iran's president said Tuesday his country is ready to return to the ceasefire deal reached with the United States in June if Washington does the same, in conciliatory remarks following the first exchange of fire between the two countries in a month. Here’s a look at the latest developments in the Iran war and the wider Middle East. Full coverage can be found here. Iran is willing to go back to…",
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        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
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        "title": "Iran president Pezeshkian praises Putin’s support, says Russia and Tehran can resist US ‘unilateralism’",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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