Iran Denies Direct Talks With US, Focuses on Existing MOU Implementation

Kathmandu. Iran has denied reports of upcoming direct talks with the United States. Confirming that there will be no talks between the two countries at any level in the coming days, it is reported that the Iranian delegation will go to Doha to monitor the agreement.

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baghai clarified that Tehran is strictly prioritizing the technical implementation of the existing MOU instead of starting new political talks, Tasnim news agency reported.

Emphasizing Iran's commitment to the agreement's implementation, Baghai announced that an Iranian expert delegation will be sent to Doha, Qatar this week.

Confirming that the US has already issued the necessary permits to facilitate Iranian oil sales as per the agreement, Baghai said that Iran is following the practical implementation of these permits, focusing on Article 11 of the agreement. which manages and controls Iran's financial assets.

Baghai denied speculation about further diplomatic programs at this time, stating that the visit of US representatives to Qatar is completely "unrelated" to the mandate of the Iranian delegation.

When asked about the potential activation of talks in the final agreement, according to Tasnim news agency, Baghai stated that the process has not yet begun and that they have not entered the stage of talks for a final agreement so far.

He emphasized the need for the successful initiation and sustainable implementation of Articles 1, 4, 5, 10, and 11 in particular when formally negotiating for a final agreement under the consensus.

This comment came as US Special Envoy Steve Witcoff was traveling to Doha, Qatar, after US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that high-level diplomatic talks with Iran would take place in Doha, Qatar on Tuesday.

Citing two US officials, CNN reported that Witcoff is currently traveling to the capital of Qatar. Meanwhile, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that if the US responds, Iran will also materialize its commitment.

Posting on social media X on Monday, Pezeshkian said that mutual understanding is a two-way street, and if the US side adheres to the agreement, they too will be committed to the agreement.