Trump Refuses to Sign End-of-Hostilities MOU... Iran Also Expected to Propose New Revisions

Tasnim Quotes Source on Ongoing Negotiations
Iranian Parliament Spokesperson Mentions "Red Lines"
Iranian Foreign Minister: "Continuous Exchange of Messages"

As it was reported that U.S. President Donald Trump did not sign the draft memorandum of understanding (MOU) to formally end hostilities, Iran also announced that it would propose a new revised version of the agreement.

On April 24 (local time), citizens are walking along the sidewalk next to a large billboard depicting Iran's new leader Mojtaba Khamenei on a street in Tehran, Iran. Photo by AFP Yonhap News

On May 31 (local time), Tasnim News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), quoted a source familiar with the matter as saying this. The source stated, "Both sides continue to exchange drafts, and of course, Iran will reflect its own revisions in the agreement. Nothing has been finalized yet."

The source further emphasized, "Iran’s standard is whether the draft is something we can directly agree to. Just because the Trump side has submitted a revised version does not mean Iran will accept it." The source added, "Iran is also thoroughly preparing for a possible 'no deal' situation in which an agreement is not reached."

On the same day, Ebrahim Rezaei, Chairman of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, was also quoted by Iran's state-run IRNA News Agency as saying that while Iran prefers diplomacy, there are 'red lines' it will never back down from. He stated, "For an agreement to be reached, the United States must make concessions," and argued, "Washington is in a weak position." He further underscored, "The maritime blockade against Iran will end, whether through negotiations or military action."

Previously, The New York Times and other U.S. media outlets reported on May 30 that President Donald Trump did not sign the MOU with Iran, which included provisions such as the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and an additional 60 days of nuclear negotiations. Expectations for an MOU between the U.S. and Iran had been high, but it is now known that President Trump put a hold on the process. He reportedly expressed concerns about certain provisions in the provisional agreement, specifically regarding the release of Iran's frozen funds and granting access to those funds.

On the same day, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also stated, "Dialogue and exchanges of messages between Iran and the United States are ongoing," but added, "No judgment can be made until a clear result is reached." He also advised the public not to pay attention to rumors and speculation until the matter is settled.

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