An American official told Al-Arabiya that the existing memorandum of understanding with Iran is based entirely on Iran's performance, and that Iran will only enjoy its benefits if it demonstrates positive behavior. The statement reiterates the Trump administration's position that the deal is not unconditional.
The statement, reported Tuesday evening by Al-Arabiya citing an unnamed American official, comes as the U.S. and Iran continue to implement the memorandum of understanding reached earlier this year. The official emphasized that the MoU is performance-based, signaling that Washington maintains leverage. As The Zioneer has reported, President Trump has described the framework as overwhelmingly favorable to the U.S., while Iranian officials have presented it as a victory. The latest remarks underscore the administration's insistence on Iranian compliance as a prerequisite for sanctions relief and other benefits.
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