"Country's pride": Iranian president Pezeshkian hails MoU with US
Tehran, June 16
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has described the memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States as the outcome of months of negotiations and sustained diplomatic efforts, saying that its successful implementation could become a source of national pride.
In a post on X, Pezeshkian praised officials and institutions involved in the negotiations that culminated in the agreement, which is expected to be formally signed later this week.
"The memorandum of understanding that has been drafted is the result of months of dialogue and persistent follow-ups in this regard, and if all its provisions are properly implemented, it can be considered a document of pride for the country," Pezeshkian wrote.
"I deem it necessary to thank my brothers, Dr Qalibaf, Araghchi, the members of the Shura Council, and all those who played a role in this path," he added.
The Iranian President's remarks come as both Washington and Tehran prepare for the formal signing of the agreement in Geneva, Switzerland. The MoU lays out a framework for future engagement between the two countries and links sanctions relief to Iran's compliance with nuclear verification measures and broader regional security commitments.
US President Donald Trump, speaking on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian, France, said the full text of the memorandum would soon be released publicly.
"I think pretty soon. I want it to be released because it's a very powerful document," Trump said, adding that publication would likely take place after the formal signing ceremony expected later this week.
According to CNN, a senior US administration official confirmed that the complete text of the agreement would be made public within 24 to 48 hours, emphasising the administration's commitment to transparency.
While the United States and Iran have already digitally signed the document, officials from both sides are working toward a formal signing ceremony expected to take place in Geneva on Friday.
Switzerland has welcomed the agreement and described it as an important step toward de-escalation and regional stability. The Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs said it is coordinating with the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar to facilitate the signing process.
Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance said the agreement would operate under a performance-based framework and that no sanctions relief would be granted automatically.
"We already signed the deal digitally yesterday, and there's been no money released, and that won't change," Vance said in an interview with ABC's Good Morning America.
He added that sanctions relief would depend on verifiable Iranian actions, including reducing enriched uranium stockpiles and allowing international monitoring of its nuclear programme.
— ANI
Reader Comments
The devil is in the details. Trump's track record with agreements isn't great - remember the JCPOA withdrawal? And Vance's statement about no automatic sanctions relief sounds like they'll keep Iran on a leash. Pezeshkian calling it "national pride" seems premature.
Good diplomacy is always better than conflict. India has always advocated for dialogue. Let's hope this MoU actually leads to something concrete unlike the previous nuclear deal that fell apart. Stability in Iran means stable oil prices for us. 🤞
Why is Pakistan mentioned in the Swiss statement? That's suspicious. India needs to watch this closely - any US-Iran rapprochement could affect our strategic equations with both, especially given the Chabahar port project. Diplomacy is a chess game, and we mustn't be caught off guard.
As someone who works in international trade, this is huge. Iran has massive potential for Indian businesses - from pharmaceuticals to IT services. But US sanctions have always been the roadblock. If this MoU genuinely unlocks the Iranian market, it's a win-win for everyone.
Let's be real, this is Trump 2.0's way of taking credit for something that was already in motion. The transparency claim is laughable coming from this administration. I'll believe it when I see actual sanctions relief happening, not just fancy MoUs signed in Geneva.
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