Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran agreed to the recent memorandum of understanding with the United States to test Washington’s commitment to respecting Iran’s rights and national interests.
Pezeshkian said on Monday that the agreement received broad backing from members of Iran’s parliament following intensive consultations. He said Tehran’s decision to accept the memorandum was aimed at assessing whether the United States would honor its commitments in practice.
Writing on X, the Iranian president described the agreement as the result of months of negotiations and diplomatic efforts, adding that it could help end the conflict and launch a new phase of talks between the two countries. He said Iran remains prepared for all scenarios but would view the accord as a significant achievement if its provisions are fully implemented.
The emerging U.S.-Iran agreement is expected to focus on ending hostilities, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and paving the way for follow-up negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program and sanctions relief. U.S. officials have indicated that any easing of economic pressure on Iran would be tied to compliance with the agreement and progress in future talks.
The Strait of Hormuz has become a central element of the deal. The strategic waterway, through which roughly one-fifth of global oil trade passes, has been at the center of recent tensions. Markets have reacted positively to signs of a breakthrough, with oil prices falling on expectations that shipping and energy exports could normalize.
The agreement has also exposed differences with Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel’s campaign against threats linked to Iran is not over and has signaled that Israel will continue to act independently to protect its security interests. Israeli officials have voiced concerns that sanctions relief or access to frozen assets could strengthen Iran without sufficient guarantees on its nuclear activities.
Despite those concerns, several regional and international leaders have welcomed the accord, saying it could reduce tensions, safeguard navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, and create momentum for broader diplomatic efforts aimed at regional stability.
