Pezeshkian: Iran will stand by deal only if US does
Tehran - BORNA - In a post on X on Monday night, President Pezeshkian wrote, “Mutual understanding is a two-way street. If the American side adheres to the agreement, we will also fulfill our commitments.”
“Our approach to unreasonable saber-rattling and baseless threats is to rely on rationality and human dignity in decision-making, and to defend decisively and fearlessly when it comes time to act.”
The remarks come as both sides work toward implementing a Pakistan- and Qatar-mediated Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at ending the recent cycle of US-Israeli aggression and reducing regional tensions.
Iran has consistently shown readiness for serious diplomacy based on justice and equality, while firmly rejecting any form of coercion or empty promises.
Iranian officials have repeatedly stressed that while the Islamic Republic seeks peaceful resolutions through dialogue, it remains fully prepared to defend its sovereignty and national dignity with strength and resolve.
Echoing this position, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei announced on Monday that technical talks with the US will only begin once the key terms of the bilateral 14-point MoU are fully implemented.
Baghaei rejected reports of imminent consultations in Doha, stating that Iran is not yet satisfied that the agreement’s provisions have been met.
The comments follow claims in US media and a post by President Donald Trump on Truth Social suggesting that representatives from both sides would meet in Doha on Tuesday to address remaining differences, including issues related to the Strait of Hormuz.
As negotiations proceed, the initiative now rests firmly with Washington. Iran has demonstrated its seriousness about reciprocal commitments, the question remains whether the American side is prepared to do the same.
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