Iran Says US Must Implement Five-Point Agreement

Iran said the United States must immediately implement five provisions of a draft Memorandum of Understanding to ensure regional stability ^[1].

This demand signals a critical juncture in U.S.–Iran negotiations, as Tehran seeks tangible financial and security concessions to prevent the diplomatic process from collapsing. The agreement targets high-tension flashpoints, including the management of the Strait of Hormuz and the status of frozen national funds.

Saeed Khatibzadeh, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran, said to Al Jazeera Arabic that Washington must execute the terms of the MoU ^[1]. He said the U.S. needs to prevent Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from undermining efforts toward understanding and stability ^[1].

Among the immediate requirements is the release of $12 billion ^[3] in frozen Iranian assets. According to the draft terms, these funds must be returned within 60 days ^[3]. The financial release is viewed by Tehran as a primary test of American commitment to the deal.

Further conditions for the understanding include the cessation of war across all active fronts ^[2]. Iranian officials also said the naval blockade must be lifted to ensure the freedom of navigation in international waters ^[2]. These steps are intended to reduce the risk of military escalation while diplomatic channels remain open.

Khatibzadeh said that the implementation of these five points is necessary to move forward with the broader agreement ^[1]. The draft MoU serves as a framework to stabilize relations, and manage the strategic waterway of the Strait of Hormuz ^[2].