Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said on February 15 that reaching a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United States is now closer than ever, marking a positive step in the long-strained bilateral relationship.
Speaking at a press conference in Tehran, Mr. Amir-Abdollahian stated that indirect negotiations between the two countries, mediated by Oman and Qatar, have made significant headway. He stressed that an interim agreement could be signed soon, focusing on prisoner exchanges, partial sanctions relief, and cooperation on the nuclear issue.
However, the Iranian foreign minister also warned that the process depends on political will from Washington. “If the US shows goodwill and fulfills its commitments, we could reach an agreement in a short time,” he said.
Earlier, several Western reports suggested that Tehran and Washington were close to an informal MoU aimed at reducing tensions in the Middle East and curbing Iran’s nuclear activities. In response, Iran has insisted it has no intention of developing nuclear weapons, and that all its programs remain within a peaceful framework.
Analysts note that despite the progress, any deal between Iran and the US still faces challenges from hardline factions within both countries, as well as international scrutiny. For now, neither side has confirmed a specific timeline for signing.
