Tehran Asserts Negotiations Are Contingent on Implementing the Joint Memorandum

The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that the nuclear issue and the lifting of economic sanctions are subjects scheduled for discussion within a 60-day timeframe. The official spokesperson clarified that the commencement of negotiations is contingent upon the implementation of fundamental clauses outlined in the memorandum of understanding signed with the United States. He noted that the recent meeting in Switzerland between the two sides did not involve detailed discussions regarding the nuclear file or sanctions, as the American side merely presented its general positions. Tehran emphasized the necessity of waiting for the commitments to be implemented before taking any serious negotiating steps.