A senior American official says the Memorandum of Understanding between the US and Iran has been signed, but each side can still withdraw until a binding deal is reached, according to Amichai Stein (i24NEWS). The statement marks a more cautious framing of the document's status than recent reports of a final or near-final agreement.
A senior American official told Amichai Stein (i24NEWS) on Wednesday evening that the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding has been signed, but emphasized that either side can withdraw until a binding agreement is reached. The official's framing is notably more provisional than several recent reports: earlier on Wednesday, journalist Barak Ravid published what he said was the MOU text, and another US official told Guy Alster the document includes an end to the war on all fronts including Lebanon. This latest statement underscores the gap between signing a non-binding MOU and securing a final enforceable deal. Several rounds of reporting on the MOU have carried conflicting signals — Iranian denials, US officials asserting progress, and reports of an Iranian counter-draft. As The Zioneer reported over the past week, at least two Iranian officials have described remaining sticking points; a senior US official said Monday that full details would begin to be published within 24-48 hours. The next 2-3 weeks will determine whether the MOU hardens into a binding accord or remains a framework that either side can exit without formal breach.
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