Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Ismail Bekayi said, “A possible agreement between the parties is both very far and very close.”
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Ismail Bekayi made a statement to the Iranian press regarding the negotiation process with the US. Bekayi reported that Pakistan has played a significant role as the main mediator in the talks between Iran and the US in recent weeks. Referring to the visit of the Pakistani delegation to the capital Tehran, Bekayi said that the purpose of the visit was to maintain the exchange of messages between Iran and the US. Bekayi noted that discussions have been held on various articles and expressions in recent days, stating, “There are still some topics that remain contentious. Evaluations on these issues are ongoing.”
In response to a question about whether the parties are approaching a possible agreement following the talks, Bekayi said, “Perhaps the agreement is both very far and very close, I can say.”
Claiming that the US side has displayed contradictory attitudes, Bekayi said, “The Americans have changed their views many times and contradictory statements have been made by different officials. Therefore, we cannot be completely sure that this approach will not change again. Our primary goal is to prepare a 14-article memorandum of understanding. This document will include the most important topics necessary to end the war and issues of fundamental importance to us. Then, within a reasonable period of 30 to 60 days, the details will be negotiated to reach a final agreement. Right now, our entire focus is on ending the war,” he said.
