An Iranian government spokesperson said the United States altered the text of a draft Memorandum of Understanding, rendering the changes unacceptable [1].
The dispute threatens to stall diplomatic efforts to stabilize relations between the two nations. If the parties cannot agree on the text of the MOU, the risk of a return to open conflict may increase.
Speaking to Al Jazeera Arabic, the official said that no agreement can be reached with Washington unless the U.S. releases frozen Iranian funds and lifts all economic sanctions [1]. The spokesperson said the American revisions to the document were a breach of trust [1].
The Iranian official also said that any breach of the current cease-fire would jeopardize the ongoing negotiations [1]. This insistence on the release of assets and the removal of sanctions serves as a non-negotiable precondition for Tehran's participation in a final deal [1].
While some reports suggest the MOU was intended to prevent a return to war, the Iranian government now views the modified text as a barrier to progress [2]. The spokesperson said the U.S. changes to the draft memorandum of understanding are "unacceptable" [1].
Tehran continues to maintain that the full restoration of its economic capabilities is the only path forward for a sustainable agreement [1]. The official said no deal is possible without the release of frozen funds and the lifting of sanctions [1].
“The U.S. changes to the draft memorandum of understanding are "unacceptable"”
The disagreement over the MOU text highlights a fundamental gap in trust and priorities between Washington and Tehran. By tying the agreement to the immediate release of frozen assets and the total removal of sanctions, Iran is leveraging the current cease-fire to secure maximum economic relief before committing to the terms of a formal diplomatic framework.
