Mukhtar Haddad, editor-in-chief of Al-Wefaq newspaper, said communication with Washington will only succeed if the U.S. implements a memorandum of understanding [1].
This stance signals a rigid prerequisite for diplomatic engagement between Tehran and Washington. Because previous contacts failed to resolve disputes without the full execution of agreements, the Iranian side is now linking the viability of future talks to concrete adherence to the memorandum [1].
The requirement for the U.S. to fulfill the memorandum of understanding serves as a safeguard against perceived past failures in bilateral negotiations. Haddad said that the success of any outreach is contingent upon the U.S. moving beyond verbal commitments to actual implementation [1].
Reports indicate that the memorandum of understanding is currently in its final stages. Some officials expect the signing of the document to take place this coming Sunday or Monday [2].
Tehran continues to emphasize that diplomatic channels remain open, but the effectiveness of those channels depends on the U.S. demonstrating a commitment to the terms of the agreement [1]. The timing of the potential signing, expected within the next few days [2], could determine whether the two nations enter a period of renewed cooperation or remain in a diplomatic stalemate.
“Communication with Washington will only succeed if the United States implements the memorandum of understanding”
This development suggests that Iran is shifting toward a 'verification-first' diplomatic strategy. By making the implementation of a memorandum of understanding a prerequisite for successful communication, Tehran is attempting to avoid the pitfalls of previous negotiations that it viewed as non-binding or unfulfilled by the U.S. government.
