Iran's Foreign Ministry announced a delay in US talks, with a new meeting planned soon as conditions for negotiations are being established.
Iran's Foreign Ministry said a planned meeting with US officials in Switzerland has been postponed, with preparations underway for another session in the coming days, reports China Daily.
Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stated that consultations are continuing through mediators, and a new date will be announced once conditions are set. He noted that under the memorandum of understanding signed this week, talks depend on provisions including ending conflict, lifting the US naval blockade, reopening the Strait of Hormuz for 60 days, granting oil export waivers, and releasing frozen assets.
Mr. Baghaei mentioned that Friday's meeting was initially intended for signing the MoU but became non-urgent after Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and US President Donald Trump signed it electronically. He denied reports that Iran had invited IAEA inspectors, stating that nuclear negotiations are scheduled within 60 days if prerequisites are met.
In Washington, Trump expressed his expectation for a final deal within 60 days of the MoU signing. 'If no deal is reached, we will do things that won't make them happy,' he said, but added that he believed an agreement was likely.
Media reports indicated that Iran withdrew from the Switzerland talks following Israeli strikes in Lebanon. Trump told NBC News that he had urged Israeli leaders to agree to a ceasefire with Hezbollah, calling it 'a little icing on the cake.'
Meanwhile, Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority announced new procedures for Hormuz passage, requiring vessels to submit requests 48 hours in advance. During the 60-day MoU period, ships will be exempt from transit charges, with costs covered by the Iranian government.



