Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday that the Islamabad memorandum of understanding (MoU) has entered a critical phase due to what he described as repeated U.S. violations, while insisting that Iran has honored its commitments in good faith.
Speaking at his weekly press conference, Baghaei said Tehran has consistently adhered to the principle of “commitment for commitment,” stressing that Iran has never been the first party to violate an agreement and would continue implementing its obligations only if the other side does the same.
He accused Washington of breaching the memorandum shortly after it was reached, claiming the United States failed to observe even the one-month implementation period outlined in Clause 5 regarding Iran’s commitments in the Strait of Hormuz.
“The United States has undermined various provisions of the 14-clause memorandum,” Baghaei said, adding that Iran’s future compliance would depend on Washington’s adherence to the agreement.
Addressing recent U.S. claims about talks held in Muscat, including remarks by President Donald Trump alleging that Iran had agreed to broader issues before attacking ships, Baghaei dismissed the statements as “completely false.”
He said the Muscat negotiations focused exclusively on maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz under Clause 5 of the memorandum and were aimed at establishing a mechanism to ensure the safe passage of commercial vessels.
According to Baghaei, the initiative failed because of what he described as overt and covert U.S. pressure on Oman, emphasizing that no discussions took place on Iran’s nuclear program or other unrelated issues.
The spokesman also reiterated that Iran has not targeted any neighboring country in response to recent U.S. military actions, saying Iranian strikes were directed solely at U.S. military bases, facilities, and positions used to launch attacks against Iran.
He warned that any territory used to facilitate military operations against Iran could become subject to Iranian defensive measures, while reiterating Tehran’s call for regional governments not to allow the United States or Israel to use their territory against Iran.
On the legal follow-up to the recent conflict, Baghaei said seeking accountability for those responsible for the killing of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and other Iranian victims remains a national priority.
He said Iran would pursue the case through all available international legal and diplomatic mechanisms, while also supporting domestic judicial proceedings, including lawsuits filed by families of those killed or injured during the conflict.
Baghaei further rejected a recent statement issued by three European countries on Iran, describing it as “groundless” and accusing European governments of adopting one-sided positions aligned with Washington.
He also announced that Iran’s deputy foreign minister for consular affairs will travel to Afghanistan for talks on consular cooperation, noting that practical cooperation with Kabul is not contingent on formal recognition of the Taliban government.
Commenting on remarks by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan comparing Iran’s military actions with Israel’s conduct, Baghaei called the comparison inappropriate, arguing that Iran’s operations were defensive while accusing Israel of pursuing destabilizing policies across the region.
On the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Baghaei said inspectors would not be granted access to Iranian nuclear facilities damaged during the recent attacks.
He also reiterated Iran’s position that decisions regarding Hezbollah’s weapons rest solely with the Lebanese people, arguing that countries facing external threats have the right to maintain the means necessary for self-defense.
Նյութերը գեներացվում են տարբեր կայքերից արհեստական բանականության միջոցով