Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tuesday evening that the 60-day Memorandum of Understanding window can be extended if both parties require more time before formal negotiations begin, according to Iranian channels. The comment signals Tehran may be seeking flexibility as the deadline approaches.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated Tuesday evening that the 60-day window for the U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding, which includes the nuclear file, can be extended if both parties feel they need more time before formal negotiations begin. The statement, reported by Iranian channels, adds a fresh dimension to a thread in which Araghchi and other officials have described the MoU as a first phase covering the nuclear issue, with talks running on a 60-day track. As The Zioneer reported, Araghchi previously said details of the MoU would only be released after finalization, and he has confirmed gaps in how the parties perceive the framework. The extension suggestion comes as earlier reports from Arab media and a previous statement by U.S. President Trump indicated a 60-day deadline for talks, with Trump reportedly telling mediators negotiations would not exceed that period. Araghchi did not specify a timeline for a decision on the extension proposal.
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