Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated on Wednesday that Tehran is committed to implementing the Islamabad agreement, which was signed in June, without making any concessions. He emphasized the importance of dialogue with the community regarding the significance of negotiations and defending them. Pezeshkian's remarks come after Iran received the US official response to its proposal for ending the war and opening the Strait of Hormuz.
According to Pezeshkian, discussing the benefits and gains of negotiations does not imply bowing down to enemies. His comments were made in the context of ongoing negotiations between Iran and the US, which have been facilitated by Qatar. The talks have focused on discussing guarantees and mechanisms for implementing a 7-day plan to resolve the conflict.
The Iranian government received the US response to its proposal through Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who presented it to President Pezeshkian during a government meeting. The response comes after President Donald Trump rejected the plan. Iran's government spokesperson, Fatima Mehjaran, confirmed that the US response had been received and was being reviewed.
The negotiations between the US and Iran have transitioned to discussing the mechanism for implementing the plan and providing guarantees. Sources indicate that the 7-day plan proposed by Iran requires significant adjustments before any progress can be made. The main issues to be addressed are the sequence of steps and which party will initiate the process.
A source close to the negotiations revealed that the primary disagreements revolve around the order of steps within the plan, which aims to return to the expanded version of the US-Iranian memorandum of understanding signed in June. The plan's implementation is crucial for easing tensions between the two nations.
The developments in the negotiations coincide with increased tensions in the region, including incidents involving ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Reports indicate that three ships were hit by projectiles while transiting the strait. The situation remains volatile, with ongoing efforts to find a diplomatic solution to the conflict.
The Iranian president's affirmation of commitment to the Islamabad agreement underscores the country's determination to pursue diplomatic channels. However, the path to a negotiated settlement remains complex, with significant differences between the US and Iran yet to be resolved. The international community continues to watch the developments closely, hoping for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
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- Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian affirms commitment to implementing Islamabad agreement without concessions.
