Daijiworld Media Network - Tehran
Tehran, May 24: Iran has said that discussions with the United States on a possible framework to end the ongoing conflict are progressing, with both sides currently working toward finalising a memorandum of understanding (MoU).
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Saturday that Tehran’s immediate priority remains securing an end to what he described as the “imposed war.”
Speaking to Iran’s state-run IRIB news agency after a Pakistani delegation visited Tehran on Friday, Baghaei stated that negotiators are attempting to reach consensus on a 14-clause MoU that could pave the way for a broader settlement within the next 30 to 60 days.
According to him, the current talks are focused primarily on ending hostilities across multiple fronts, including developments involving Lebanon. He added that key issues under discussion include the cessation of what Iran described as US maritime attacks or naval restrictions, as well as the release of frozen Iranian assets.
Baghaei clarified that the proposed 30- to 60-day timeline would only begin once the MoU is formally approved by all parties involved. He also suggested that significant developments could emerge within the next few days.
The spokesperson noted that Iran’s nuclear programme is not currently a central subject in the ongoing negotiations.
He further acknowledged Pakistan’s role as the main intermediary in the dialogue process, praising Islamabad for facilitating communication between Tehran and Washington. The Pakistani delegation that visited Iran reportedly included Army Chief Asim Munir and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.
Iran, the United States and Israel had agreed to a ceasefire on April 8 following 40 days of conflict that began after US and Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28.
Subsequently, Iranian and US representatives held a round of peace discussions in Islamabad on April 11 and 12, though those talks did not produce a formal agreement.
In recent weeks, both sides are believed to have exchanged multiple proposals outlining conditions for a possible resolution to the conflict, with Pakistan continuing its mediation efforts.