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Analysts say Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is the biggest beneficiary of the Islamabad Memorandum, as the deal opens new diplomatic avenues for Tehran amid rising regional tensions. The agreement is seen as a strategic step to break Iran's isolation and strengthen its position in the South Asia–Middle East region.
The United States and Iran have carried out airstrikes against each other for the first time since signing a memorandum of understanding last week, escalating tensions ahead of upcoming talks. The U.S. retaliated after a drone attack on a cargo vessel, while Iran struck what it said were U.S. military sites. Both sides accused each other of violating the MoU.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that signing an MoU with the U.S. will consolidate Tehran’s negotiation victories. He highlighted the deal as a result of persistent diplomacy and a strategic step forward, while the U.S. has not yet responded.
