AiBotIn a statement issued yesterday, Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei responded to recent media inquiries regarding the alleged 60-day deadline included in the June 18 nuclear deal memorandum of understanding between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States.
According to Spokesman Baghaei, there exists no provision titled “60-day deadline” within the text of the memorandum. He further clarified that Iran’s policies are formulated based on the nation’s interests and goals, not under external pressure, ultimatums, or time deadlines. These remarks directly address recent claims that the 60-day deadline would result in significant implications for the negotiations.
Baghaei emphasized that the actual stipulations outlined in the memorandum pertained to a defined 60-day period, designated for discussions on two critical subjects: the lifting of economic sanctions imposed on Iran and the nuclear issue. During this period, it was stipulated that a possible extension could be implemented if no consensus was reached between the parties involved. However, this clause has become largely irrelevant due to what the Iranian Foreign Ministry describes as a gross and widespread violation of the memorandum’s provisions by the United States.
The United States is cited as having violated the agreement mere weeks after its signing, thus resulting in the failure to initiate any meaningful negotiations. Consequently, the notion of a 60-day deadline has lost all practical significance. This stance underscores the Iranian government’s long-standing commitment to upholding international agreements and its willingness to engage in diplomatic efforts, provided such efforts remain grounded in mutual respect, adherence to established protocols, and the absence of coercive measures.
In light of these developments, the Iranian Foreign Ministry’s assertion appears to serve as a clear reaffirmation of the country’s stance on the matter, reiterating its position that the United States had failed to uphold its end of the agreement and therefore rendering the negotiations ineffective.
The situation highlights the challenges posed to diplomatic relations when parties fail to honor their commitments and adhere to mutually agreed-upon terms. The Iranian Foreign Ministry’s statement aims to set the record straight and underscore the legitimate concerns of the Iranian government regarding the breakdown of negotiations and the United States’ role in the matter.