Iran Says Memorandum to End “Imposed War” Near Completion
TEHRAN — Iran says it is moving closer to an agreement aimed at ending what it calls the “imposed war,” as negotiations continue through Pakistani mediation between Tehran and Washington, according to Tasnim News Agency.
Speaking on Saturday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei announced that discussions had entered the final stage of drafting a memorandum of understanding (MoU). The talks, he said, focus on a 14-point Iranian proposal designed to bring an end to the conflict and reduce tensions across the region.
Pakistan has played a central role in carrying messages between Iran and the United States, according to Baqaei. He described the recent visit of a Pakistani delegation to Tehran as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts to keep communication alive during a period of deep mistrust and uncertainty.
“Our focus at this stage is ending the imposed war based on Iran’s proposal,” Baqaei said, while acknowledging that several issues remain under discussion.
He noted that Iran’s relationship with the United States remains fragile, shaped by years of changing American positions and broken trust. Yet, despite the uncertainty, Baqaei suggested that negotiations have slowly moved toward a possible understanding.
“We are both very far and very close to an agreement,” he said, reflecting the cautious mood surrounding the talks.
According to the spokesman, the proposed memorandum would first establish common principles needed to halt the conflict. After that, negotiators would spend 30 to 60 days working through the details before any final agreement could be signed.
Among the key issues under discussion are the end of what Iran describes as US naval aggression and the release of Iranian assets blocked abroad.
Baqaei also addressed concerns about security in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important shipping routes. He insisted that responsibility for the waterway lies with Iran and Oman as coastal nations, not with the United States.
Iran and Oman, he said, are discussing mechanisms to guarantee safe passage for international ships. He blamed regional instability on what he called aggressive actions by the United States and Israel, while presenting Iran’s efforts as necessary for protecting both national interests and global trade.
On the nuclear issue, Baqaei said Tehran is deliberately avoiding detailed discussions for now. He argued that Iran’s nuclear program had become a “pretext” for attacks against the country, even during periods of negotiation.
For now, he stressed, Iran’s priority remains ending the conflict “on all fronts,” including Lebanon, before turning fully to broader political and nuclear questions.
