Iran says that US has ‘backed down’ on crucial mutual agreement
Pars News reports that negotiations over a proposed memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States remain stalled, with disagreement focused on one or two specific clauses. Iranian officials say U.S. obstruction has prevented the parties from reaching a final agreement. The key issues are the mechanism for unfreezing Iranian assets, and the scope of a ceasefire in Lebanon.
Iran has stressed that any deal must protect the rights and interests of its citizens. Tehran has informed the Pakistani mediator that, unless the United States removes the current impediments, finalizing the memorandum will not be possible. Iranian representatives signaled they are prepared to walk away rather than accept terms they view as undermining domestic rights.
