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Pezeshkian Urges US to Revive MoU Before Midterms, Counters Trump's Deal Timeline
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News18•25-09-2026, 04:11
Pezeshkian Urges US to Revive MoU Before Midterms, Counters Trump's Deal Timeline
- •Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated Tehran wants a deal with the US before November's midterm elections, rejecting Donald Trump's claim Iran was delaying.
- •Pezeshkian called for Washington to return to a June memorandum of understanding (MoU) outlining a temporary ceasefire framework.
- •He indicated Iran remains willing to negotiate, provided it is not under military pressure, and is "open" to inspections of its nuclear facilities.
- •US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held "constructive and promising" indirect talks with Iranian officials in New York.
- •Pezeshkian denied Iran seeks to assassinate Trump or his family, countering US accusations linked to the 2020 killing of Qassem Soleimani.
Key Questions Answered
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Tehran wants to reach a deal with the United States and have Washington return to a June memorandum of understanding before November's midterm elections, directly countering President Donald Trump's assertion that Iran was delaying an agreement until after the polls.
Pezeshkian stated that Iran is "open" to inspections of its nuclear facilities, while reiterating that Tehran's nuclear program is intended strictly for peaceful purposes.
Pezeshkian explicitly denied that the Iranian government is seeking to assassinate President Trump or any members of his family, noting that such actions have never been the position of Tehran.
